BAE develops rapid counter-drone system for UK and allies

BAE develops rapid counter-drone system for UK and allies

BAE Systems is developing a new counter-drone capability designed to detect, track and defeat uncrewed threats using a mix of software, sensors and electronic warfare tools. The system, known as the BAE Systems Anti Threat System (BATS), is being developed at pace by UK-based engineers to address the growing challenge posed by drones targeting military and civilian infrastructure. Work on the programme began in October 2025, with system testing …