As planning ramps up for the FIFA World Cup 2026, security agencies are preparing for one of the most complex public safety environments ever staged across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. A new white paper from the Center for Internet Security (CIS) titled Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS): Evolving Risks to Large-Scale Public Gatherings. describes the challenge. Developed with … [Read more...] about Six Takeaways from CIS White Paper on Drone Risks at Public Gatherings
C-UAS
Is the U.S. Ready for Drone Threats at World Cup Scale?
U.S. faces multiple challenges in counter-UAS buildup By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (Editor’s note: This is part of a series of stories on efforts to establish new counter-UAS protocols in the U.S. to protect high-profile sporting events and critical infrastructure from the potential threats posed by drones flown by careless or hostile actors.) As the clock ticks … [Read more...] about Is the U.S. Ready for Drone Threats at World Cup Scale?
EagleNXT Expands Counter-Drone Capabilities with Strategic Investment and U.S. Joint Venture
Partnership with ThirdEye Systems aims to localize production and accelerate advanced counter-UAS deployment EagleNXT has announced a $10 million strategic investment in Israel-based ThirdEye Systems Ltd. and the formation of a new U.S. joint venture, ThirdEye USA. The move reflects continued growth in counter-drone technology and increased demand for domestically produced … [Read more...] about EagleNXT Expands Counter-Drone Capabilities with Strategic Investment and U.S. Joint Venture
Counter-Drone Systems Begin to Shape Civil Airspace Rules
FAA–DoD agreement follows Texas incidents and sets new operating rules for counter-UAS use Recent action by the Federal Aviation Administration and the U.S. Department of Defense marks a clear shift in how counter-drone systems are used in U.S. airspace. The agencies have signed a formal safety agreement allowing the deployment of high-energy laser counter-drone systems along … [Read more...] about Counter-Drone Systems Begin to Shape Civil Airspace Rules
Teledyne FLIR OEM Upgrades Prism SKR Software for Autonomous Target Recognition
New release combines mission execution and intelligent supervision in a single autonomy platform Teledyne FLIR OEM has announced an upgrade to its Prism SKR software, expanding its role from automated targeting to a unified autonomy platform for defense applications. The update brings mission execution and intelligent supervision together in one system designed for guided … [Read more...] about Teledyne FLIR OEM Upgrades Prism SKR Software for Autonomous Target Recognition
