Luc Tytgat has been appointed Acting Executive Director of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) with effect from September 1, 2023. Tytgat replaces Patrick
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Transport Canada authorises IN-FLIGHT Data to operate drone swarms BVLOS for wildfires
Transport Canada has authorized drone services company IN-FLIGHT Data to operate drone swarms beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) for fighting wildfires in Canada. This
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DORAI publishes first requirements for drone operators, invites industry input
The Drone Operator Requirements Aero Initiative (DORAI) has published the first requirements to support and help drone manufacturers focus their development efforts. These requirements are
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Drone Industry Insights report predicts 7.7% CAGR drone market growth to reach USD54.6 million by 2030
The annual Drone Market Report by Drone Industry Insights, compiled from data across 181 countries, predicts the combined drone market value to reach USD54.6 billion, driven by
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Russia successfully tests ‘combat laser designed to destroy unmanned aerial systems’
According to reports by Russian news agency RIA Novosti and Eurasian Times, Russia has successfully tested a combat laser designed to destroy unmanned aerial vehicles
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US Navy among armed forces testing high-energy laser capabilities
Directed-energy weapons designed to counter incoming threats are favoured by US Navy Admiral John Aquilino, according to a report by Defense News, Aquilino: “I’m very
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Ukraine to begin mass production of drones by the end of 2023 says defence minister
Yury Shchigol, head of Ukraine’s State Special Communications Service says Ukraine plans to produce and purchase approximately 200,000 combat UAVs during the year, according to
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Saab acquires BlueBear Systems, expands AI-enabled autonomous defence and security activities
Saab has acquired UK-based BlueBear Systems Group. The acquisition of all shares in BlueBear is part of Saab’s continued international growth journey across key markets,
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Robin Radar and Exavision demonstrate ‘affordable multi-layered counter drone protection’
Robin Radar Systems reports its IRIS drone detection radar is now compatibility with the Exavision’s NEMOSYS-XR-HD counter-UAV optronic solution. The companies successfully demonstrated collaboration to provide
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HENSOLDT and ERA partner to jointly offer VERA-NG passive surveillance to the German Luftwaffe
Sensor solution provider HENSOLDT and ERA, a provider of passive surveillance systems for air traffic control, air defence and electronic warfare, announced their strategic partnership
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