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– SkySafe, an innovator in radio frequency-based drone detection, and Fortem Technologies, a trailblazer in airspace intelligence, security, and defense for detecting and defeating dangerous drones, have introduced a fully integrated solution for drone detection and mitigation aimed at addressing the escalating risk of unauthorized drone incursions. Continue reading
– Raytheon, an RTX business, in partnership with the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory Strategic Development Planning and Experimentation office, and the U.S. Navy, demonstrated the multi-mission GhostEye MR advanced medium-range sensor during a joint test event called Gray Flag 2024. Continue reading
The U.S. Marines are testing a system for standard service rifles that automatically fine-tunes the point of aim with the help of a powered buttstock as a new option to help shoot down drones. The service is in the midst of a broad push to acquire new capabilities to help every Marine better protect themselves from ever-growing uncrewed aerial threats. Continue reading
In response to the escalating need for advanced counterdrone technologies across Europe, DroneShield an innovator in counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS), has announced the expansion of its European footprint. To enhance its regional capabilities, DroneShield has strategically appointed a team of seasoned C-UAS professionals, establishing a strong presence in both Denmark and Germany, complementing and supporting its existing strong European network of in-country partners. Continue reading
– Aerodata AG has announced that it has been granted a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for its advanced GPS Anti-Jamming and Anti-Spoofing solution. This certification applies to installations integrated with Garmin 5000 avionics in a Cessna Citation Latitude jet. Continue reading
At the Saha Expo, held in Istanbul from 22-26 October 2024, Turkey’s Aselsan launched a range of counter-unmanned aerial vehicle (C-UAV) systems, including the Korkut 25 mm remote-controlled weapon system and unmanned turret (Korkut 25), the Bukalemun GNSS spoofing system, the Kangal-FPV jamming system and the Seda 100-cUAV acoustic detection system integrated into the İhtar C-UAV system. Continue reading
In an antidrone technology competition earlier this year, Boeing showcased a futuristic laser weapon that can punch a hole straight through a hostile aerial threat. The multinational—and several other defense giants—lost to four college students who knocked drones out of the sky using sound waves. Continue reading
– Raytheon, an RTX business demonstrated the capabilities of the Ku-band Radio Frequency Sensor, known as KuRFS, the Coyote Block 2 kinetic effector, and the Block 3 non-kinetic effector during the U.S. Army’s annual summer test period. Continue reading