Fortem Technologies and Southern States LLC have announced a strategic partnership to deliver integrated airspace awareness and counter-drone solutions designed for electric utility infrastructure protection. Southern States, a century-old provider of high-voltage switching and grid-resiliency technology, has integrated Fortem's specialized counter-unmanned aircraft system … [Read more...] about Fortem and Southern States Partner on Grid Defense
Drone Defense
Athena Security Introduces AI X-Ray Drone Detection to Protect Critical U.S. Infrastructure
New screening model identifies drone components before they reach secure areas Athena Security has launched a new AI-powered X-ray detection model designed to identify drone components before they can be assembled or brought into restricted areas. The system responds to a growing number of drone-related incidents around the world and aims to give operators of critical … [Read more...] about Athena Security Introduces AI X-Ray Drone Detection to Protect Critical U.S. Infrastructure
KULR Develops New Battery System for Counter-UAS Directed Energy Weapons
A next-generation 400V power system supports rapid response to the rising demand for counter-drone technology KULR Technology Group has announced a major step forward in directed energy support systems. The company is building a new 400V battery designed for a Counter-UAS Directed Energy System, completing a full design package and prototype only five weeks after receiving … [Read more...] about KULR Develops New Battery System for Counter-UAS Directed Energy Weapons
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
Michigan Bill Seeks to Expand Police Authority Over Rogue Drones
Bills would give state, local police power to bring down drones By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A bill being considered by the Michigan state legislature would give non-federal law enforcement officers in the state the authority to disable or destroy an unmanned aircraft flying in a manner that poses a risk to public safety or that is flying in violation of Federal … [Read more...] about Michigan Bill Seeks to Expand Police Authority Over Rogue Drones
