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Counter-Drone Technology·Hunter Infantry Fighting Vehicle

Latvia Tests Counter-Drone Systems

4 sources · first reported 2d ago

via Defence Blog

Latvia has tested a new way to protect its infantry vehicles from drone threats by mounting counter-drone systems onto its Hunter infantry fighting vehicle. The demonstration was held at the Ādaži military base. The systems are designed to counter cheap, swarming drones on the battlefield.

Why it matters

The development of counter-drone systems is crucial for modern militaries to counter the growing threat of unmanned aerial vehicles on the battlefield. This technology has significant implications for the future of infantry vehicle protection and defense against asymmetric threats.

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