In this guest Op-Ed, AUVSI President and CEO Michael Robbins explores how the SAFER SKIES Act breaks a years-long policy stalemate and delivers long-needed clarity for public safety agencies. Here, he explains why the new framework strengthens both security and industry growth at a pivotal moment for U.S. drone operations. DRONELIFE does not make or accept payment for guest … [Read more...] about SAFER SKIES: A Long-Awaited Update to America’s Drone Security Playbook
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MatrixSpace Announces New Portable 360 C-UAS Radar System
MatrixSpace, a leader in portable AI-enabled radar for counter-UAS (C-UAS), announces the availability of its revolutionary Portable 360 Radar. This rugged, easily transportable radar kit delivers reliable close-airspace awareness with panoramic coverage for rapid-response counter-drone operations, from safeguarding stadiums and large public gatherings to border security and … [Read more...] about MatrixSpace Announces New Portable 360 C-UAS Radar System
NDAA FY 2026: Key Counter-UAS Provisions Explained
This article is designed to be only a starting point and summary of the language, and is not to be taken as legal advice. Section numbers are provided so that readers can interpret the language found in the bill linked above on their own. The full, negotiated text of National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26 NDAA) was officially released by congressional … [Read more...] about NDAA FY 2026: Key Counter-UAS Provisions Explained
U.S. Army Adds Fortem to G-TEAD Marketplace to Accelerate Counter-Drone Capabilities
New designation streamlines procurement of Fortem counter-drone systems for Army and other U.S. agencies The U.S. Army has selected Fortem Technologies as one of the first defense companies admitted to its new Global Tactical Edge Acquisition Directorate (G-TEAD) Marketplace, a contracting framework designed to speed advanced technology to operational units. The designation … [Read more...] about U.S. Army Adds Fortem to G-TEAD Marketplace to Accelerate Counter-Drone Capabilities
CHAOS Industries Raises $510 Million to Expand Drone Threat Detection Radar Systems
The Los Angeles-based firm secures major funding to scale up its radar solutions for unmanned aerial systems. In a signal moment for the unmanned systems industry, CHAOS Industries announced that it has raised US $510 millionin a Series D funding round, bringing its valuation to approximately US $4.5 billion. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Los Angeles, CHAOS Industries … [Read more...] about CHAOS Industries Raises $510 Million to Expand Drone Threat Detection Radar Systems
