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L3Harris’ VAMPIRE counter-UAS system (Photo courtesy of L3Harris)

DOD finally inks deal with L3Harris for VAMPIRE counter-drone systems for Ukraine

Nearly five months after the Pentagon unveiled plans to procure VAMPIRE counter-drone weapons for Ukraine, L3Harris announced that it has been awarded a $40 million contract to…

Jan 10, 2023 By Jon Harper

2022 in review: Ukraine serving as proving ground for new — and sometimes secretive — US defense tech

Russia’s invasion prompted an influx of Western military aid to Ukraine, creating an opportunity for the Pentagon and industry to see how new U.S.-made capabilities can perform…

Dec 29, 2022 By Jon Harper

This photograph shows an object of a critical power infrastructure as it burns after a drone attack to Kyiv, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. – Drones attacked the Ukrainian capital early on December 19, 2022 morning, the Kyiv city military administration said, urging people to heed air alerts. (Photo by Sergei SUPINSKY / AFP) (Photo by SERGEI SUPINSKY/AFP via Getty Images)

White House hints at sending more counter-drone systems to Ukraine

The Biden administration is assessing Ukraine’s air defense needs amid an onslaught of drone attacks by Russia, White House National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John…

Dec 20, 2022 By Jon Harper

L3Harris reveals delivery timeline for VAMPIRE systems for Ukraine

The Vehicle-Agnostic Modular Palletized ISR Rocket Equipment (VAMPIRE) technology was part of a broader $3 billion military aid package announced by the Biden administration earlier this week.

Aug 26, 2022 By Jon Harper