Kylie Bielby - Unmanned airspace

“We need a layered defence” says JIATF-401 director on the threat from small drones

March 10, 2026 Kylie Bielby Counter-UAS systems and policies

The Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF-401) hosted an Industry Day on March 5, bringing together representatives from industry and government partners to discuss collaboration

Nuburu’s Lyocon completes proof-of-concept for portable directed energy laser C-UAS

March 10, 2026 Kylie Bielby Counter-UAS systems and policies

Nuburu’s wholly owned subsidiary Lyocon S.r.l. has successfully completed the proof-of-concept of a portable directed-energy laser dazzler platform designed for counter-uncrewed aerial systems (C-UAS) defence

Thales adapts counter-IED node for portable UAS protection

March 10, 2026 Kylie Bielby Counter-UAS systems and policies

Thales has launched STORM 2, a compact cyber and electromagnetic activities (CEMA) node. Originally designed to counter improvised explosive devices, Thales has developed the system

Estonia, US and allies test remotely coordinated C-UAS

March 9, 2026 Kylie Bielby Counter-UAS systems and policies

The Estonian Defence Forces, the United States Army and other allied forces practiced counter-uncrewed aerial systems (C-UAS) tactics on March 5, during the Digital Shield

Egis, Unisphere and ESSP to support EASA in new HAO project

March 9, 2026 Kylie Bielby Space traffic management

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has selected Egis, Unisphere and the European Satellite Services Provider (ESSP) to support the development of Higher Airspace

JIATF-401 and FAA test high energy laser to address safety concerns

March 9, 2026 Kylie Bielby Counter-UAS systems and policies

The United States defence department’s Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF-401) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) conducted a high-energy laser test on March 7-8,

Ondas receives USD6M in orders as demand and urgency grows in Middle East

March 9, 2026 Kylie Bielby Counter-UAS systems and policies

Ondas has received multiple orders totaling approximately USD6 million for dozens of counter-uncrewed aerial systems (C-UAS) platforms from its current defence and security customers in

Volatus introduces software-as-a-service for C-UAS planning and simulation

March 9, 2026 Kylie Bielby Counter-UAS systems and policies

Volatus Aerospace has launched a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform designed to support counter-uncrewed aircraft system (C-UAS) operational planning and simulation. SKYDRA™ introduces a digital capability within

SkySafe and Southern States to boost drone detection and airspace awareness for energy sites

March 6, 2026 Kylie Bielby Counter-UAS systems and policies

Southern States LLC and SkySafe have formed a strategic partnership to deliver real-time drone detection and airspace intelligence purpose-built for energy infrastructure. The collaboration integrates

NERC: Cooperation with industry, clarification from government needed to address UAS threat

March 6, 2026 Kylie Bielby Counter-UAS systems and policies

A new report from the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) highlights the threat to critical infrastructure from uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) and says U.S.