The Evolution of Unmanned Systems: Use, Counters, Future Capabilities, and Market Dynamics
Drawing on real world operational examples from Ukraine, Europe, and the Middle East, this session explores the accelerating use of unmanned systems, the rapid evolution of counter UAS capabilities, and what these developments mean for future operations and defence markets.
The discussion assesses emerging counter UAS solutions — from interceptor UAVs and directed energy systems to adapted gun platforms and air launched rockets — and highlights the shift away from exquisite platforms towards more attritable, scalable systems. Our experts also look ahead to forecast the next generation of unmanned and counter unmanned capabilities entering service.
With unmanned technologies progressing at different rates across air, surface, subsurface, and ground domains, Janes experts breakdown the divergent maturity levels of UAVs, USVs, UUVs, and UGVs — and the implications for military planning, procurement, and industrial strategy.
During this webinar, you’ll gain insight into:
- How unmanned systems are being used and how that use is evolving.
- The effectiveness and limitations of emerging counter UAS solutions.
- Key capability trends shaping the next phase of unmanned and counter unmanned warfare.
- The shifting market outlook as militaries embrace attritable systems at scale.
Speakers:
- Tom Barton, Head of News, EMEA
- Amael Kotlarski, Weapons Team Leader
- Georgios Salapasidis, Head of Platforms and Unmanned Systems
- Ben Conkin, Head of Innovation
