Countermeasure Database

Using shotguns with specialized ammunition or concentrated small arms fire to physically destroy low-flying drones. The most accessible and lowest-cost kinetic countermeasure available to ground troops.

Specialized drone designed to intercept and destroy other drones through collision, nets, or onboard weapons. The aerial equivalent of a fighter jet for the drone domain.

Man-Portable Air Defense Systems — shoulder-fired guided missiles originally designed for aircraft. Can engage larger drones at altitude. Expensive per engagement but highly effective against medium/large UAVs.

Radar-guided automatic cannon systems specifically designed or adapted for counter-UAS. Uses programmable airburst ammunition for high kill probability.

Traditional surface-to-air missile systems (short to long-range) adapted for counter-drone roles. Originally designed for aircraft and cruise missiles, now increasingly used against large UAVs and loitering munitions. Extremely effective but cost-per-engagement is a major concern.