New partnership with JIATF-401 and Northern Plains UAS Test Site could help the military identify promising counter-UAS systems for further testing and procurement. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill In the first collaboration of its type in the nation, the University of North Dakota, in cooperation with the Northern Plains Unmanned Aircraft Systems Test Site (NPUASTS), … [Read more...] about University of North Dakota to Help Pentagon Evaluate Counter-Drone Technologies
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Can Commercial Drones Survive Electronic Warfare? U.S. Army Expands Testing Opportunities
New Army testing events give drone manufacturers access to realistic GPS jamming and communications interference, with three sessions scheduled for 2027. The U.S. Army is expanding opportunities for commercial drone companies to test their technology under realistic electronic warfare conditions. The program allows developers to evaluate how their systems perform when GPS … [Read more...] about Can Commercial Drones Survive Electronic Warfare? U.S. Army Expands Testing Opportunities
NATO Nations Gain Faster Access to Combat-Proven Danish Drones Through New Procurement Agreement
Sky-Watch's RQ-35 Heidrun, deployed in Ukraine and other conflict zones, is now available to participating NATO nations through a streamlined procurement framework. Danish drone manufacturer Sky-Watch has been selected as a supplier under a framework agreement with the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA). The agreement gives participating NATO nations a faster, more … [Read more...] about NATO Nations Gain Faster Access to Combat-Proven Danish Drones Through New Procurement Agreement
DHS Procurement Forecast Includes Counter-Drone Cybersecurity and Training
Planned contract valued at $20 million to $50 million covers a range of security services, including counter-UAS expertise and small-drone cybersecurity. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has updated a procurement forecast for security services that include counter-drone technology, cybersecurity, and training. The planned contract has an estimated value of $20 … [Read more...] about DHS Procurement Forecast Includes Counter-Drone Cybersecurity and Training
As U.S. Drone Manufacturing Accelerates, Faster Technology Integration Becomes Critical
Suntek Thermal's IR-1 NX platform helps UAV and counter-UAS manufacturers reduce development time by simplifying thermal imaging and onboard AI integration. The push to expand U.S. drone manufacturing is placing new demands on aircraft developers. Manufacturers must bring new systems to market quickly while adding capabilities such as thermal imaging, onboard artificial … [Read more...] about As U.S. Drone Manufacturing Accelerates, Faster Technology Integration Becomes Critical
