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New Defense Innovations Unveiled to Combat Drone Threats

9/11/2025

Summary

Story summary

Rheinmetall launched the Lynx Skyranger 35 at DSEI 2025, a mobile air-defense vehicle equipped with a 35mm cannon and advanced sensors for 360-degree coverage against drone threats.
The Skyranger 35 can target UAVs and missiles within a 4,000-meter range, incorporating insights from the Ukraine conflict.
Destinus revealed the Hornet, a compact interceptor system with automatic guidance and a networked deployment model for drone defense.
ARQUIMEA's GRIFO system integrates unmanned ground vehicles with loitering munitions for enhanced combat flexibility and precision.
China is developing a modular lattice armor kit for infantry fighting vehicles to counter drone threats and improve survivability.

History

Historical Context

In 2015, the U.S. military launched the "Third Offset Strategy" to address emerging threats, particularly from drones. This shift is exemplified by Rheinmetall's Lynx Skyranger 35, which features a 35mm cannon and a targeting range of 4,000 meters. The ongoing Ukraine conflict has intensified the need for advanced air-defense systems, leading to innovations like Destinus's Hornet interceptor.

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Story summary

Rheinmetall launched the Lynx Skyranger 35 at DSEI 2025, a mobile air-defense vehicle equipped with a 35mm cannon and advanced sensors for 360-degree coverage against drone threats.
The Skyranger 35 can target UAVs and missiles within a 4,000-meter range, incorporating insights from the Ukraine conflict.
Destinus revealed the Hornet, a compact interceptor system with automatic guidance and a networked deployment model for drone defense.
ARQUIMEA's GRIFO system integrates unmanned ground vehicles with loitering munitions for enhanced combat flexibility and precision.
China is developing a modular lattice armor kit for infantry fighting vehicles to counter drone threats and improve survivability.

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