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Beretta to unveil new Livet anti-drone system

EuroNews · 🇫🇷 public France · · 321 words · By Gabriele Barbati; Nathan Rennolds
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What to know about Beretta to unveil new Livet anti-drone system

The company says the system is equipped with target auto-tracking and remote engagement capabilities.

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What happened

The company says the system is equipped with target auto-tracking and remote engagement capabilities.

Why it matters

Beretta Defense Technologies is set to unveil a new automated weapon station designed to counter drone attacks at the Eurosatory defence show in Paris this summer.

Common ground

Named the Livet, the new weapon mounts eight Benelli "Drone Guardian" shotguns in a remote-controlled turret that resembles a compact anti-aircraft system.

Perspective signals

No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/28/beretta-to-unveil-its-new-livet-an…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 9 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Named the Livet, the new weapon mounts eight Benelli "Drone Guardian" shotguns in a remote-controlled turret that resembles a compact anti-aircraft system.”
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Three independent sources (Euronews, The Defence Blog, and a specialized C-UAS report) confirm the system is named Livet and consists of eight Benelli 'Drone Guardian' shotguns in a remote-controlled turret.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of current equipment of the Royal Danish Army.
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web search NEUTRAL — May 28, 2026 ... LIVET Remote Controlled Weapon Station. Effectors. 8x Benelli Drone Guardian semi-automatic shotgun systems. Caliber. 12 gauge. Ammunition.
https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/eight-shotgun-barrels-on…
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Claim 2: “The system uses tungsten cartridges and can be equipped with air burst rounds that detonate in midair”
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Only one specific source (Euronews) mentions the use of tungsten cartridges and air burst rounds for the Livet system. Other search results for 'air burst rounds' are general definitions and not specific to this product.
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web search NEUTRAL — Airburst effect from 40mm round on dummy soldiers.It is used on many guns, from artillery to the hand-held XM25 Individual Airburst Weapon System (derived from the XM29 OICW).
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web search NEUTRAL — The system uses tungsten cartridges and can be equipped with air burst rounds that detonate in midair, which can help neutralise smaller drones by causing fragmentation damage. The platform’s AI-integ…
https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/28/beretta-to-unv…
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web search NEUTRAL — Airburst round. An airburst round is a type of tactical anti-personnel explosive ammunition, typically a shell or grenade, that detonates in midair, causing air burst effect fragment damage to an enem…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/air-burst-rounds
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Claim 3: “First-person-view drones, which can be assembled for as little as $300, have been particularly effective in Ukraine”
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Multiple sources, including Wikipedia and news reports on Ukrainian drone innovation, confirm that FPV drones are used in Ukraine and can cost as little as $300-$400.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 24 February 2022, during the Russo-Ukrainian war, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, starting the current phase of the war, the largest conflict in Europe since World War II. By Apri…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — First-person view (FPV), also known as remote-person view (RPV), or video piloting, is a method used to control a remote-controlled vehicle from the driver or pilot's viewpoint. Most commonly it is us…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Russo-Ukrainian war began in February 2014 and is ongoing. Following Ukraine's Revolution of Dignity, Russia occupied Crimea and annexed it from Ukraine. It then supported Russian separatist armed…
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Claim 4: “The Eurosatory show is scheduled to take place between 15 and 19 June”
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Multiple independent web sources explicitly state the dates for Eurosatory 2026 are June 15-19.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Enhanced Main Battle Tank (EMBT, also E-MBT) is a French-German technology demonstrator for an enhanced fourth-generation main battle tank (MBT) developed and manufactured by KNDS. It combines fea…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Eurosatory is the largest international exhibition for the land and air-land defence and security industry. It is held every two years in the Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre, Paris, France. In…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurosatory
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Lynx is a German armoured fighting vehicle developed by Rheinmetall. The Lynx, configured as a KF31 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV), was unveiled at the Eurosatory defence exhibition on 14 June 20…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lynx_(Rheinmetall_armoured_fig…
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Claim 5: “The platform’s AI-integrated tracking system allows Livet to identify and lock on to targets autonomously.”
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The specific mention of an AI-integrated tracking system for autonomous identification and locking is found in the Euronews report. Other search results for 'DNB' or 'Drum and Bass' are irrelevant noise.
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 13, 2026 · DNB utbetalte over 300 millioner kroner i boliglån basert på falske dokumenter. Slik utnyttes tillitsbaserte systemer – og derfor må bankene bli raskere til å avdekke svindel. +
https://www.finansavisen.no/jus/2026/04/13/8337021/slik-lurt…
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Claim 6: “Beretta Defense Technologies is set to unveil a new automated weapon station designed to counter drone attacks at the Eurosatory defence show in Paris this summer.”
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Multiple independent sources (Euronews, The Defence Blog) confirm that Beretta Defense Technologies is unveiling the Livet anti-drone system at Eurosatory in Paris.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The equipment currently used by the Albanian Armed Forces includes small arms, combat vehicles, aircraft, watercraft, artillery and transport vehicles. Its main mission is the defense of the independe…
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web search NEUTRAL — May 28, 2026 ... Beretta Defense Technologies is set to unveil a new automated weapon station ... counter drone attacks at the Eurosatory defence show in Paris ...
https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/28/beretta-to-unv…
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web search NEUTRAL — May 28, 2026 ... Beretta Defense Technologies is set to unveil a new automated weapon station ... counter drone attacks at the Eurosatory defence show in Paris ...
https://sg.news.yahoo.com/beretta-unveil-livet-anti-drone-07…
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Claim 7: “According to the company, which is part of the Beretta Group, Livet is equipped with target auto-tracking and remote engagement capabilities”
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The claim that the system features auto-tracking and remote engagement is confirmed by Euronews, a specialized C-UAS report, and Beretta Defense Technologies' own LinkedIn profile. Wikipedia confirms Beretta Holding as the parent group.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Beretta Holding is headquartered in Luxembourg. It is a holding company for the Italian industrial group and holds direct or indirect participation in 26 companies, including Beretta. The eponymous co…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beretta_Holding
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Beretta 92 (also Beretta 96 and Beretta 98) is a series of semi-automatic pistols designed and manufactured by Beretta of Italy.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beretta_92
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Beretta APX is a family of polymer-framed, modular, striker-fired semi-automatic pistols designed and produced by Beretta. The series began in 2016, starting with the full-size standard model. The…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beretta_APX
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Claim 8: “It can also be integrated with external short-range radar sensors or radio-frequency scanners”
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The ability to integrate with external short-range radar or RF scanners is specifically mentioned in the Euronews report. Other results for 'Giraffe radar' are general and not linked to the Livet system.
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web search NEUTRAL — This is a short-range (40 kilometres (25 mi) instrumented) air defense radar with command and control capability. It employs a folding antenna mast that extends to a height of 13 metres (43 ft) when d…
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web search NEUTRAL — The platform’s AI-integrated tracking system allows Livet to identify and lock on to targets autonomously. It can also be integrated with external short-range radar sensors or radio-frequency scanners…
https://www.msn.com/en-us/technology/general/beretta-to-unve…
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web search NEUTRAL — Introduction: Top Short Range Radar Sensor Trends. Short Range Radar (SRR) sensors are revolutionizing the automotive industry by enhancing safety, efficiency, and automation.
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Claim 9: “This year's event is due to host talks from figures including General Pierre Schill, the chief of staff of the French Army, and Catherine Vautrin, the French minister of the armed forces.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results or Wikipedia entries to confirm the scheduled speaking engagements of General Pierre Schill or Catherine Vautrin.
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.