Expanded agreement brings net-capture and kinetic counter-drone capabilities to European and allied defense customers. Fortem Technologies and European defense company MBDA announced an expanded strategic partnership on October 12 to integrate autonomous drone interceptors into existing military air defense systems. The agreement builds on a 2024 collaboration that … [Read more...] about From Standalone Counter-Drone Systems to Integrated Air Defense
Drone Defense
Robin Radar Triples Capacity With New Counter-UAS Radar Facility
9,000-square-meter Delft headquarters expands radar development, production and support as global demand for drone detection grows Robin Radar Systems has opened a new 9,000-square-meter headquarters in Delft, Netherlands, tripling its operational capacity. The facility will support radar research, engineering, production, testing and customer service. The expansion follows … [Read more...] about Robin Radar Triples Capacity With New Counter-UAS Radar Facility
Fortem Raises $50 Million to Scale Counter-Drone Systems
Lockheed Martin leads Series B as demand grows for integrated detection, tracking and drone interception technology Fortem Technologies has closed a $50 million Series B financing round to expand production and deployment of its counter-drone systems. Lockheed Martin led the round after committing $25 million in an initial investment announced in April. Unusual Machines … [Read more...] about Fortem Raises $50 Million to Scale Counter-Drone Systems
Proposed U.S.–Ukraine Drone Deal Reflects Ukraine’s Growing Defense Industry Role
The agreement could expand U.S. testing and production of Ukrainian technology as other countries build similar partnerships. Ukraine is ready to sign a drone defense agreement with the United States, according to CBS News. Sources told CBS the proposed deal would expand testing and production of Ukrainian defense technology in the U.S. The agreement has not been announced as … [Read more...] about Proposed U.S.–Ukraine Drone Deal Reflects Ukraine’s Growing Defense Industry Role
Powerus Signs $22.3M Counter-UAS Deal With Private Middle East Oil Firm
By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill Powerus counter-UAS deal signals a new private sector paradigm. In what might be the first transaction of its kind, U.S.-based autonomous systems company Powerus recently announced a $22.3 million contract to export its networked counter-UAS technology – not to the government of an allied nation, but to a private corporate … [Read more...] about Powerus Signs $22.3M Counter-UAS Deal With Private Middle East Oil Firm
