JITF 401 signs $500 million contract with fast-growing startup By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The Pentagon plans to acquire up to $500 million worth of drone and counter-UAS technology from a California defense technology startup, whose products have been tested in Ukraine’s battle to expel Russian invaders and deployed by U.S. forces in Operation Epic … [Read more...] about Pentagon Backs AI Counter-Drone Startup with $500 Million Deal
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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
Drone Warfare Expertise Is Becoming a Global Export Industry
A review of today’s international news reveals a growing market for drone warfare knowledge and counter-UAS technology A review of today’s top international defense news reveals a clear trend. Drone warfare expertise is becoming a global export industry. Countries with real battlefield experience using small drones are now sharing that knowledge abroad. Governments and … [Read more...] about Drone Warfare Expertise Is Becoming a Global Export Industry
Counter-Drone Systems Are Moving From Experiments to Real Infrastructure
New deployments, interceptor drones, and layered defense strategies show how counter-UAS technology is evolving into a structured global security architecture. A review of the top international news stories around counter UAS technology reveals some key trends in the industry. Around the world, governments and defense organizations are moving beyond experimental counter-drone … [Read more...] about Counter-Drone Systems Are Moving From Experiments to Real Infrastructure
From Birds to Drones: Robin Radar Technology Joins World Cup Security Effort
‘It’s a bird, no it’s a drone’ – Robin Radar can tell the difference By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill As security officials all over the world look for systems to help them protect critical infrastructure and mass gatherings of people from the potential threats of hostile drones, a Dutch company is offering a solution for detecting and identifying small UAVs, based in … [Read more...] about From Birds to Drones: Robin Radar Technology Joins World Cup Security Effort
