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U.S. Air Force trains with Paladin counter-drone net gun as AUSA showcases new drone defenses

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The Air Force trained with Zone 5 Technologies’ Paladin counter-drone multirotor at MacDill Air Force Base on Oct. 8. At AUSA 2026, exhibitors also highlighted new drones and personal protection, including a semiautomatic grenade launcher and an aim-assist system for shooting down drones.

Discovered 2026-10-26T05:50:37.558188-07:00 | 2026-10-26T05:50:37.558188-07:00

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  • The Paladin training and AUSA demonstrations show counter-drone capabilities spanning dedicated interceptor drones, personal protection and weapons-based approaches.
  • The reports identify activity by the Air Force and systems displayed by industry, but provide no performance data or procurement decisions to indicate which capabilities may be adopted.

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