Unauthorised drone activity has moved well beyond a theoretical threat, according to international airports, aviation authorities, correctional facilities, and port operators across North America, Europe,
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Category: Counter-UAS systems and policies
Sky Spy and Orqa demonstrate portable drone-based SIGINT system during NATO exercise
Sky Spy and Orqa have partnered to demonstrate a portable drone-based signals intelligence (SIGINT) system for the Estonian Defence Forces during the country’s largest annual
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Kalashnikov develops short-range C-UAS system
Russia’s Kalashnikov Group has developed REDUT-UR, which is designed to protect stationary objects or areas from small drones. The REDUT-UR system surveys the surrounding area
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New ENACT report outlines EU programme responses to evolving counter-drone challenges
The European Network Against Crime and Terrorism (ENACT) has published a new report examining the threat posed by unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and counter-UAS solutions
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Romania strengthens air defence with Merops C-UAS and SHORAD-VSHORAD systems
The Merops anti-drone system, made available to Romania by the United States within the framework of a bilateral strategic partnership, has been operationalised and integrated
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“More than 300 unauthorised drones seized so far at the FIFA World Cup”
Multiple media reports say that US security authorities have seized more than 300 unauthorised drones at World Cup sites since the tournament began. Temporary flight
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US Air Force issues sources sought notice for C-UAS radar
The United States Air Force (USAF) is requesting information from companies who can provide C-UAS radar. At this time, the notice is to determine only
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Malaysia’s Birdie-X “develops laser-based C-UAS”
Birdie-X has developed a counter-drone laser system, according to Malaysian daily New Straits Times. The article states that the directed energy weapon system was developed
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Askari Defence secures additional USD 9M in funding for drone interceptor
Defence tech startup Askari Defense has raised a USD 9M seed round led by Builders VC to accelerate the company’s work building hand-launched, autonomous interceptors.
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German MoD commissions risk-assessment on laser-based technologies
On behalf of the German Federal Ministry of Defence, INLEAP Photonics is leading a project study on the risk assessment of short-term emissions from laser-based
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