Tag: Counter-drone systems

UK Plans Hormuz Security Deployment

The Royal Navy announced an order for 20 Kraken Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) in March 2026, for operations by the Coastal Forces Squadron and 47 Commando Royal Marines | Image: Royal Navy/Kraken

The United Kingdom will contribute autonomous mine-hunting systems, Typhoon fighter jets and HMS Dragon to a planned multinational mission aimed at securing commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The deployment package includes £115 million in new defence funding.

Rheinmetall, Deutsche Telekom Plan Drone Shield

A drone flies over a meadow at sunset | File Photo: Felix Kästle/dpa

Rheinmetall and Deutsche Telekom plan to develop systems to detect and stop hostile drones and cyber threats. The project will combine telecom networks, sensors and laser-based technologies to protect key infrastructure.