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
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U.S. Army Thermal Imaging Program Targets Next-Generation Drone Sensors
Teledyne FLIR OEM joins DUTCH initiative focused on performance, SWaP-C, and high-volume domestic production Teledyne FLIR OEM has been selected to support a U.S. Army initiative aimed at advancing next-generation uncooled thermal imaging technology. The company will participate in the Delivering Unmatched Thermal Capability Hastened (DUTCH) initiative. The program is led by … [Read more...] about U.S. Army Thermal Imaging Program Targets Next-Generation Drone Sensors
Can Electromagnetic Launchers Cut the Cost of Stopping Drone Swarms?
Auriga Space and DEVCOM Armaments Center will study electromagnetic launch technology as military planners seek more affordable ways to defeat drone swarms As drone warfare continues to evolve, one challenge has become increasingly clear. Modern militaries need a less expensive way to stop large numbers of low-cost drones. That challenge is driving new interest in … [Read more...] about Can Electromagnetic Launchers Cut the Cost of Stopping Drone Swarms?
MatrixSpace Brings Portable Counter-Drone Radar to Lithuanian Exercise
The xTechCounter Strike winner deploys portable AI-powered radar to strengthen low-altitude airspace awareness for M-SHORAD units in Pabradė. MatrixSpace is supporting the U.S. Army's Flytrap 5.0 counter-drone exercise from May 1 through May 15, 2026. The Massachusetts-based company announced its participation on May 12. The deployment follows its xTechCounter Strike win … [Read more...] about MatrixSpace Brings Portable Counter-Drone Radar to Lithuanian Exercise
Fortem DroneHunter and TrueView Radar Join Lockheed Martin Sanctum
Fortem Technologies has announced a new contract with Lockheed Martin to deploy autonomous counter-drone systems for critical infrastructure protection. The agreement centers on integrating Fortem’s drone-focused hardware with Lockheed Martin’s Sanctum C-UAS Mission Management software. Autonomous Counter-Drone Systems for Infrastructure Fortem will supply its TrueView … [Read more...] about Fortem DroneHunter and TrueView Radar Join Lockheed Martin Sanctum
