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NATO Seeks Solutions To Counter Fiber Optic-Controlled FPV Drones

By Cal Biesecker

Monday, May 5th, 2025

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NATO Seeks Solutions To Counter Fiber Optic-Controlled FPV Drones

Optical fiber. Photo: Corning Inc.

NATO in June plans to host an Innovation Challenge for solutions that can counter drones that rely on fiber optic cable for control by an operator, a capability Russian forces in late 2024 introduced in their war against Ukraine to avoid jamming. NATO’s Headquarters Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (HQ SACT) unit seeks solutions from industry and academia that exist or are in development with a focus on detection and prioritization, guidance and tracking, and neutralization, HQ SACT says in a…

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