Field assessment gives first responders hands-on experience with commercial C-UAS systems as agencies prepare for new procurement opportunities The Department of Homeland Security is testing commercial counter-drone technology with state and local law enforcement as agencies prepare to expand their C-UAS capabilities. DHS's Science and Technology Directorate announced the … [Read more...] about DHS Tests Counter-Drone Technology With State and Local Law Enforcement
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Defense-Proven Drone Technology Moves Into the Commercial Market
Utopia Compression brings AI-based passive sensing, navigation and autonomy solutions developed for defense applications to BVLOS, counter-UAS and other commercial drone operations By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Utopia Compression, an advanced technology company with more than two decades of experience providing services to the defense sector, is looking to branch … [Read more...] about Defense-Proven Drone Technology Moves Into the Commercial Market
Powerus Set to Complete Merger and Become Nasdaq-Listed Drone Company
Combination with Aureus Greenway Holdings is expected to close October 1 as the autonomous systems company scales U.S. production Defense technology company Powerus expects to complete its merger with Aureus Greenway Holdings Inc. on October 1, 2026. The transaction will make Powerus a publicly traded company on the Nasdaq Capital Market. Powerus, formally Autonomous Power … [Read more...] about Powerus Set to Complete Merger and Become Nasdaq-Listed Drone Company
Fortem Raises $50 Million to Scale Counter-Drone Systems
Lockheed Martin leads Series B as demand grows for integrated detection, tracking and drone interception technology Fortem Technologies has closed a $50 million Series B financing round to expand production and deployment of its counter-drone systems. Lockheed Martin led the round after committing $25 million in an initial investment announced in April. Unusual Machines … [Read more...] about Fortem Raises $50 Million to Scale Counter-Drone Systems
Counter-Drone Optics Maker Opens US Headquarters, Plans Detroit Factory
UK company helps operators detect, track and classify airborne threats; US manufacturing is planned for 2026 OpenWorks Engineering has opened a US regional headquarters in Ashburn, Virginia. The UK-based company also plans to open a manufacturing facility in Detroit, Michigan, before the end of 2026. The expansion gives OpenWorks a larger presence in a market it has served … [Read more...] about Counter-Drone Optics Maker Opens US Headquarters, Plans Detroit Factory
