Funding snafu, other issues delay counter-UAS ramp-up in Maryland, elsewhere By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (Editor’s note: This is part of a series of stories on efforts to establish new counter-UAS protocols in the U.S. to protect high-profile sporting events and critical infrastructure from the potential threats posed by drones flown by careless or hostile … [Read more...] about Will States Be Ready with Counter Drone Tech for the FIFA World Cup?
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Honeywell and Odys Aviation Introduce Airborne Layer for Counter-UAS Defense
New system highlights the need for layered protection against evolving drone threats As drone threats continue to evolve, defense strategies are shifting toward layered systems that combine multiple technologies. A new collaboration between Honeywell Aerospace and Odys Aviation reflects that shift. The companies have announced a joint effort to develop an airborne … [Read more...] about Honeywell and Odys Aviation Introduce Airborne Layer for Counter-UAS Defense
EU Commission Releases Action Plan For European Counter-UAS
By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill The European Commission, the executive body of the EU, on February 11 issued an Action Plan on Drone and Counter Drone Security, calling for EU members to conduct a coordinated response campaign to counter the growing threats arising from maliciously operated drones. “The Action Plan sets a holistic approach by addressing the … [Read more...] about EU Commission Releases Action Plan For European Counter-UAS
Kansas, Missouri Funding Counter-UAS at World Cup Events
By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill (Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of stories on efforts to establish new counter-UAS protocols in the U.S. to protect high-profile sporting events and critical infrastructure from the potential threats posed by drones flown by careless or hostile actors. The first installment examined a government push to expand the … [Read more...] about Kansas, Missouri Funding Counter-UAS at World Cup Events
Ondas Secures Second $8.2M Counter-UAS Order to Protect Major European Airports
New deployment of Iron Drone Raider highlights Europe’s growing demand for automated, low-collateral drone defenses Ondas Holdings has announced its second major counter-UAS order in two weeks from a European security authority. The $8.2 million contract will fund the deployment of Iron Drone Raider systems at another major international airport, expanding the company’s … [Read more...] about Ondas Secures Second $8.2M Counter-UAS Order to Protect Major European Airports
