# Towed defense platform to protect commercial shipping from drone attacks

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/towed-defense-platform-to-protect-commercial-shipping-from-drone-attacks/
- Published: 2026-02-16T09:45:00-06:00
- Author: Curated by John Wysocki

Image: Pulling Guard is designed to counter drone threats against shipping. Image credit: DARPA | Colie Wertz. Article by David Szondy. New Atlas – February 15, 2026. Source: Raytheon. DARPA and Raytheon have teamed up to tackle one of the growing threats to commercial and logistical shipping: attacks by drones. The Pulling Guard project aims to develop a towed platform that trails behind ships, providing detection and countermeasure capabilities. […] Click here to view original web page at www.newatlas.com