Counter-UAS systems and policies - Unmanned airspace

Raytheon delivers fourth combat-ready high-energy laser weapon to US Air Force

June 14, 2023 Philip Butterworth-Hayes Counter-UAS systems and policies

Last fall, the US Air Force Life Cycle Management Center and Raytheon Technologies successfully tested the Air Force’s first palletized high-energy laser weapon during four

D-Fend Solutions expands US team serving aerospace and defence counter drone markets

June 14, 2023 Philip Butterworth-Hayes Counter-UAS systems and policies

Counter drone company D-Fend Solutions has announced multiple additions to its US-based team. In support of accelerating its momentum and growth both globally and specifically

AUVSI details discussions points from Xelevate’s 2023 Airspace Awareness conference

June 13, 2023 Philip Butterworth-Hayes Commentary, Counter-UAS systems and policies, UAS traffic management news, Urban air mobility

The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) exhibited at the Airspace Awareness and Protection Conference, co-hosted by Xelevate – the DC and NC Unmanned

TCI International responds to market with enhanced BLACKTALON counter drone system

June 13, 2023 Philip Butterworth-Hayes Counter-UAS systems and policies

TCI International has enhanced its BLACKTALON counter unmanned aerial system (UAS) following customer feedback, says the manufacturer. The BLACKTALON counter-drone system incorporates radar and RF

“Cheap resin adhesive can protect drones/missiles from laser air defences” – South China Morning Post

June 12, 2023 Philip Butterworth-Hayes Counter-UAS systems and policies

Scientists in China who have been experimenting with materials to protect drones and missiles from laser attacks say they have discovered a surprising potential solution

French opposition leader voices ‘concern over delays’ to Paris 2024 counter drone system

June 12, 2023 Philip Butterworth-Hayes Counter-UAS systems and policies

France plans to deploy 35,000 military and security personnel to protect the Paris 2024 Olympic Opening Ceremony from threats including drone attacks, according to a

Romania’s CIVITAS to supply government with C-UAS border protection units

June 10, 2023 Philip Butterworth-Hayes Counter-UAS systems and policies

Romania’s CIVITAS Systems – a company specialising in border control and other critical infrastructure security systems – has won a RON 39.4 million (USD8.5 million)

Leonardo expands naval turret range to combat asymmetric threats including mini- and micro-drones

June 9, 2023 Philip Butterworth-Hayes Counter-UAS systems and policies

Leonardo launched two new additions to its range of LIONFISH turrets during Seafuture, 5-8 June, La Spezia. The LIONFISH 30 and the HITFIST 30 HL

Israel MoD selects Leonardo DRS RADA radars to protect against emerging regional threats

June 8, 2023 Philip Butterworth-Hayes Counter-UAS systems and policies

The Israeli Ministry of Defense has selected Leonardo’s DRS RADA Technologies business unit to provide advanced mobile radars providing to defend against a range of emerging

Dedrone launches agile counter drone solution for fixed and expeditionary force protection

June 7, 2023 Philip Butterworth-Hayes Counter-UAS systems and policies

Counter drone company has launched a tactical solution in kit form designed for expeditionary missions and dynamic situations. Dedrone Tactical features the company’s DedroneTracker.AI multi-sensor