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Counter-drone push spans Phantom Defense system, South Korea point-defense RFI and Pentagon pilot

At DroneX 2026, Ukraine’s Phantom Defense presented a counter-UAV system combining detection, electronic warfare and fixed-wing interception. Separately, the U.S. 7th Air Force sought new capabilities to modernize point defense in South Korea, while the Pentagon selected AeroVironment, Epirus, Kord and Boeing for a directed-energy counter-drone pilot.

Discovered 2026-10-05T10:35:46.759424-07:00 | 2026-10-05T10:35:46.759424-07:00

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The developments show counter-UAV activity across system integration, operational requirements and technology trials: Phantom Defense combines detection, electronic warfare and physical interception, while the U.S. Air Force is seeking point-defense capabilities for South Korea.
The Pentagon’s pilot includes four vendors—AeroVironment, Epirus, Kord and Boeing—giving industry a concrete signal of which companies will participate in its directed-energy counter-drone effort.

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