The drone swarm threat has become a global worry amongst nations. The proliferation of drones in the market space as well as the ease of converting them for nefarious purposes has spurred an entire industry for countering them. This market report covers the most significant actors in the market space including :

• France
• Germany
• India
• Israel
• Italy
• Saudi Arabia
• South Korea
• Turkey
• UAE
• US

In preparation for the C-UAS conference, IDGA had the privilege to interview Darshan “Dash” Divakaran from the AFWERX technology accelerator. In this piece, he discusses AFWERX’s roles, programmes and what the organization brings to the table. Having leveraged $11 billion in commercial investments in the last three years, it is a must-read for anyone interested in partnering with AFWERX.

The proliferation of UAS has led to the urgent need for counter-drone technologies. Deputy Director of JIAMDO, Colonel Anthony J. Behrens, shares his views about the C-UAS domain from his organisation’s perspective. This interview is essential for understanding:

• The C-UAS threat of today

• How the domain complexity evolved in terms of technology and legality

• Where are the current gaps which the industry must fill

This interview is particularly interesting to anyone in the domain as colonel Behrens delivers a clear and honest view of the current situation, giving meaningful insight into the work left to do from all sides, from legal to industry.

While the use of drone technology on the battlefield is nothing new, the Ukraine war is arguably the first war where they are used in a near-peer conflict to a significant extent. This interview delves into the current UAS situation of the Ukrainian war. The undisclosed representative touches on the status of the Russian Unmanned Fleet and the tactics used, explaining the danger posed. An essential piece of reading for anyone interested in the evolution of warfighting.

First-hand account from Colonel Amine Elkai on how the growing use of commercial and military spec drones by non-state actors on the Middle East’s battlefield is changing the nature of warfare.

Senior Research Fellow for Airpower and Technology, Justin Bronk, shares his views on the UAV threat in the Ukrainian conflict and beyond. He expresses how UAVs changed the battlefield and the threats they represent. This piece ideal is ideal for:

• Understanding the everchanging use of UAVs in modern conflict
• Gaining an expert's perception of the UAV threat
• Understanding the UAV mission envelope