The British Army has taken a major step forward in counter-drone technology by successfully testing a new radio-wave weapon designed to knock out swarms of drones. In a recent trial, soldiers used the Radiofrequency Directed Energy Weapon (RF DEW) to neutralize over 100 drones, including two swarms in a single engagement—the largest such exercise ever conducted by the British … [Read more...] about British Army Zaps Drone Swarms With Radio-Wave Weapon in Historic Test
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Draganfly Partners with SafeLane to Support Global Landmine Clearance Efforts
Canadian Drone Company Selected as Preferred UAS Provider for Explosive Threat Mitigation in Ukraine and Beyond by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Saskatchewan-based drone solutions developer Draganfly Inc. recently announced that it was selected by SafeLane Global Ltd. (“SafeLane”) as its preferred unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and aerial survey provider. SafeLane, a … [Read more...] about Draganfly Partners with SafeLane to Support Global Landmine Clearance Efforts
Ukraine’s Trojan Horse Drones: A New Frontier in Cyber Warfare
How Malware-Equipped Drones Are Shaping Modern Conflict—and What It Means for Global Drone Security Concern Ukraine’s use of malware-equipped drones to sabotage captured Russian systems highlights a new frontier in cyber-physical warfare—a tactic that underscores broader global concerns about drone security. Ukrainian forces have embedded malware in their drones to disrupt … [Read more...] about Ukraine’s Trojan Horse Drones: A New Frontier in Cyber Warfare
BRINC Raises $75 Million to Expand Emergency Drone Production
Strategic alliance with Motorola Solutions aims to speed adoption of 911 response drones across public safety agencies BRINC, a U.S.-based drone manufacturer focused on emergency response, has announced $75 million in new funding. The investment will help BRINC grow its team, increase drone production, and develop new technologies. The round was led by Index Ventures, which … [Read more...] about BRINC Raises $75 Million to Expand Emergency Drone Production
Nearthlab’s Autonomous Interceptor Drone Wins Edison Award for Innovation in Security
KAiDEN, a 150 mph AI-Powered Drone for Real-Time Threat Neutralization, Takes Silver in Autonomous Security Solutions at the 2025 Edison Awards by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Korean drone AI company Nearthlab, a leading drone AI company, has been awarded Silver at the 2025 Edison Awards in the category of Autonomous Security Solutions, under the broader theme of … [Read more...] about Nearthlab’s Autonomous Interceptor Drone Wins Edison Award for Innovation in Security
