This webinar will explore the global defense market, examine the most common types of kinetic and High Energy Laser C-UAS technologies, the impact recent events have had on the state-of-play, and discuss the industry’s budgetary landscape. It will provide examples of recent conflicts where drones have made a substantial battlefield impact and discuss the ways drones are changing the character of war. From here, the webinar will explore how the proliferation of drone technology is challenging the world of traditional symmetric warfare with its established and introduced weapon systems and ask: ‘what investments are being made to counter the initial success of drone technology?’ leading into a conversation on the most common types of C-UAS technologies, how there is not “a one-fits-all” solution and showcasing EOS’ solutions (such its Slinger and effectors) and presenting EOS as a thought leader in the space.

Learn more about:

• The most common types of kinetic and High Energy Laser C-UAS tech
• The impact recent events have had on the state-of-play and the ways drones are changing war
• The industry’s budgetary landscape
• How drone tech is challenging the world of traditional symmetric warfare
• The investments being made to counter the success of drones

Why now 

As environmental degradation and geopolitical turmoil around the globe continue to feed concerns over the outbreak of large-scale armed conflicts, policymakers and military procurement officials are finding it increasingly easy to justify increases in defense expenditure as governments respond to the deteriorating global security situation. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has further disrupted global markets and alliances, causing supply chain issues and shortages while further galvanizing European and Western officials to invest in their respective defense capabilities and support the Ukrainian government with military aid.

In this increasingly multi-polar world, investment in defensive C-UAS capabilities will only accelerate. Throughout Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, both sides have deployed UAVs extensively, with Ukraine using drone swarms to destroy Russian Terminators (BMPTs). China has identified drones, particularly drone swarms, as a key feature of its defense modernization plans, as it aims to achieve parity with the US. Given this focus on the development and advancement of drone technology, it is likely that the cultivation and procurement of robust C-UAS systems capable of countering a range of UAV threats will be essential.