Honeywell has agreed to acquire CAES Systems Holdings LLC (CAES) from private equity firm Advent International for approximately USD1.9 billion. The acquisition will bring new
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Category: Counter-UAS systems and policies
DroneShield receives USD4.7M C-UAS contract from new customer
DroneShield has received a USD4.7 million order from a new international customer, to provide multiple vehicle-based counter-drone systems. The vehicle-based solution will offer a rapidly
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Eurosatory 2024: Rheinmetall and Anduril to partner on layered C-UAS systems
The Düsseldorf-based technology group Rheinmetall and Anduril Industries have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during Eurosatory in Paris to work together to design, develop,
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Bi-partisan support grows for extending FAA’s role in counter-UAS programmes and policies
The bi-partisan Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act, introduced in the House Homeland Security Committee in early June will extend the counter-UAS authority of the
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France, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Hungary to jointly acquire Mistral 3 air defence/C-UAS system
France, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia and Hungary have signed a framework co-operation arrangement for the joint acquisition of the Mistral 3 ground-based air defence system on
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Eurosatory 2024: Kongsberg announces NOMADS air defence/C-UAS delivery to Norwegian Army
Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace has announced the delivery of its the National Manoeuvre Air Defence System (NOMADS) to the Norwegian Army. According to the company:
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Eurosatory 2024: Safran launches GNSS signal takeover Skyjacker counter-UAS system
Safran Electronics & Defense has announced the launch of its Skyjacker anti-drone solution. “Skyjacker’s strength lies in its unique decoy capability: it alters the trajectory
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Australian Defence Force tests directed-energy C-UAS
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has tested a counter-uncrewed aerial system (C-UAS) technology at its Puckapunyal range. ADF’s first directed-energy weapon, called the Fractl Portable
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Brazil opts for Thales radar to protect against aerial threats
Brazil’s Department of Airspace Control, through the Airspace Control System Implementation Commission, has signed a contract for the acquisition of Ground Master Multi-Mission “all-in-one” radars.
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US Senate Committee calls for DOD C-UAS strategy and task force
The United States Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) wants the Department of Defense (DOD) to establish a counter-uncrewed aerial systems (C-UAS) task force and develop
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