Swedish-Finnish company plans to expand production of passive acoustic detection technology as investor interest in counter-drone systems grows Investment continues to flow into counter-uncrewed aircraft system (C-UAS) technology as governments and private investors respond to growing security concerns. The latest example comes from Northern Europe, where Swedish-Finnish … [Read more...] about Counter-UAS Investment Continues as Monava Raises New Funding for AI Drone Detection
Counter UAS
Department of War Launches Marketplace for Validated Counter-Drone Systems
New C-UAS Marketplace aims to speed evaluation and procurement of validated counter-drone technologies for military, law enforcement, and allied partners The U.S. Department of War has awarded Kaizen a $15 million contract to build and operate an expanded digital marketplace designed to accelerate the procurement of validated counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) … [Read more...] about Department of War Launches Marketplace for Validated Counter-Drone Systems
After 700 Drone Seizures, What Did the FIFA World Cup Really Prove?
The tournament suggests that layered counter-drone security can work. The next challenge may be preventing unnecessary incidents before they happen. For more than a year, the commercial drone industry watched preparations for the FIFA World Cup with a mix of optimism and concern. Could agencies coordinate across dozens of venues? Would local law enforcement have the training … [Read more...] about After 700 Drone Seizures, What Did the FIFA World Cup Really Prove?
XTEND and JFB Announce $1.5 Billion Merger to Form XTEND AI Robotics
The all-stock deal, expected to close mid-2026, will create a Nasdaq-listed defense robotics company trading under the ticker XTND. Israeli defense technology company XTEND and JFB Construction Holdings (Nasdaq: JFB) announced a $1.5 billion all-stock merger July 27, 2026. The transaction will create XTEND AI Robotics, a publicly traded company. The new entity will focus on … [Read more...] about XTEND and JFB Announce $1.5 Billion Merger to Form XTEND AI Robotics
Is the ‘Happy Time’ for Drones Coming to an End? New Government Guide Signals a Shift in Counter-UAS Strategy
Defense publication argues drone threats must become a routine security challenge, not an exceptional one The U.S. Department of War's Joint Interagency Task Force 401 has released a new guide that offers more than another overview of counter-drone technology. Small Drones, Big Problems: A First Principles Approach to Countering-UAS signals a broader shift in how government … [Read more...] about Is the ‘Happy Time’ for Drones Coming to an End? New Government Guide Signals a Shift in Counter-UAS Strategy
