Turkish defence manufacturer ASELSAN has exhibited four new air defence systems at the IDEF defence show. According to ASELSAN General Manager Ahmet Akyol: “Our four
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New York Power Authority approves first phase of USD37.2m drone programme
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) today approved the first phase of funding for a USD37.2 million Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) drone program to roll
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GUTMA launches Members’ Taskforce initiative to address specific, time-limited issues
The Global Uncrewed Traffic Management (UTM) Association (GUTMA) has launched a Members’ Task Force initiative to improve collaboration and knowledge-sharing within the UTM community. The
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US Army awards Lockheed Martin Aculight USD220 million for C-UAS laser weapon
Lockheed Martin Aculight Corp., Bothell, Washington, has been awarded an Other Transaction Authority agreement with a ceiling of USD220,842,090 from the US Army to develop,
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CONDOR secures BVLOS approval for Nightingale safety drone flights from German regulator
German private security and safety service provider CONDOR Schutz und Sicherheitsdienst has received approval from the German regulator for its Nightingale Security safety drone to
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Transport Canada awards CAD1.3m contract to test autonomous flights across northern Canada
Transport Canada has signed a CAD1.3 million contract with Innovative Solutions Canada and cargo airline startup Ribbit to begin testing self-flying aircraft in remote regions. Ribbit
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FAA publishes new fact sheet on areas where local authorities can rule on drone operations
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has published its updated Fact Sheet (2023) discussing legal considerations applicable to state and local regulation of unmanned aircraft
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Albany University’s CEHC, Hidden Level researching drone detection technology for US Air Force
The USA’s University at Albany’s College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity (CEHC) is partnering with C-UAS company Hidden Level to create a software
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Portugal’s Geocompass wins SME contract for government counter-UAS system
Portugal’s Secretaria-Geral do Ministério da Administração Interna (Internal State Department) has awarded a EUR80,000 contract for the delivery of a drone detection and mitigation system
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UK launches automated flight approval app, makes airspace more accessible to innovative aircraft
From 31 July 2023 drone operators, and in the future air taxi pilots, across the UK will be able to submit requests to fly in
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