Defence News has reported that German Defence Ministry has shelved plans for a next-generation air defence system, instead investing in counter-drone technology and upgrades to
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Category: Counter-UAS systems and policies
“Directed energy weapons to receive most C-UAS funding” – Verdict poll
Directed energy weapons are likely to receive the highest investment among C-UAS interdiction methods, according to a poll published in Army Technology. “Verdict has conducted
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UK regulators launch anti-drone crime campaign after 336 incidents over last five months
In the UK, the Home Office, Police and UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) have announced a new campaign aimed at clamping down on drone-related crimes,
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Toshiba invests in Fortem Technologies to expand drone detection capabilities and reach markets around the world
Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions has invested USD15 million in airspace security and defense company Fortem Technologies to form a strategic business alliance. The two
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Eurocae approves C-UAS services and definition standards based on joint Eurocae-RTCA work
Following joint activity by standards working groups in Europe and US, European standards agency Eurocae has approved ED-286/DO-389 “Operational Services and Environment Definition for Counter-UAS
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DroneShield and Trakka Systems demonstrate mobile counter drone solutions at Elgin Air Force Base
Counter drone company DroneShield reports a successful demonstration of the Trakka Interceptor Package Solution (TIPS-C) at Eglin Air Force Base at the end of February
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US transport agency collaborates with police to test C-UAS mitigation strategies and techniques
US Transportation Security Agency (TSA) is working with Connecticut State Police (CSP) to hone their ability to hunt and stop unauthorized drones from interfering with
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Lockheed Martin presents MORFIUS counter drone concept at AUSA Global Force Next conference
Lockheed Martin presented its MORFIUS armed drone at the at AUSA Global Force Next Conference, 16-18 March. MORFIUS uses a High-Powered Microwave (HPM) designed to
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Rheinmetall anti-drone solution provides candidate protection system in Qatar
Qatar is proposing to use the anti-drone solution being developed by Rheinmetall Barzan Advanced Technologies (RBAT) at the upcoming World Cup. RBAT is a joint
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IDGA and D-Fend counter drone study reveals concern over effectiveness of traditional measures
The Institute for Defense and Government Advancement (IDGA), an independent think-tank, and D-Fend Solutions, a counter drone specialist, have released the results of a survey
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