Dec 2, 2025 12:54 PM
Updated Dec 2, 2025 2:08 PM
The Kinetic Defence Vehicle is a short-range counter-drone system that uses AI-enabled automation, radar and electro-optical sensors, and layered effectors.
Germany’s Diehl Defence raised its counter-drone game in recent live trials, testing two new systems designed to speed up kills and tighten integration.
The Kinetic Defence Vehicle (KDV) and Sky Sphere, armed with the CICADA eMissile, faced incoming drones to measure performance under real-world conditions.
The KDV successfully intercepted a high-flying fixed-wing drone using a long-range effector, pushing its reach beyond close-range quadcopters.
Read the full story on NextGen Defense: Germany Experiments With Faster, Smarter Interceptors for Small-Drone Fight
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