The UK Royal Navy has completed an air trial demonstrating how helicopter crews can take down a rogue drone. The crew of a Wildcat helicopter
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Ukraine tests drone interceptor to target Orlan UAS
Multiple Ukrainian media outlets report that a new drone interceptor from national manufacturer Vinnytski Bdzholy has recently completed interagency testing. The VB140 Flamingo works at
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CERBAIR to equip French Navy patrol vessels with drone detection systems
CERBAIR has announced that it will equip the French Navy’s new offshore patrol vessels with a maritime version of the HYDRA radio frequency detection system.
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MARSS tests NiDAR against drone attacks at Saudi Arabia Red Sands
MARSS has shared details of its involvement at the Saudi Arabia Red Sands 24.2 exercise in September, where companies tested counter uncrewed aerial systems (C-UAS)
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Is Europe ready for U-space? Yes – but….
By Philip Butterworth-Hayes Last week’s Innovative Air Mobility Implementation Forum organised by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) took stock of progress towards developing
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Thales launches new coastal surveillance system
Thales has introduced a modular coastal surveillance system which includes lower altitude airspace protection. CoastShield combines a series of sensors to provide constant monitoring and
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China ‘develops laser interceptor with 1km range’
China has unveiled a high-powered laser defence system designed to intercept drones at a range of 1km, Defence Blog reports. According to the article, the
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Joint C-UAS production contract with Thales boosts Ukraine’s air defence
Ukraine’s Ministry of Strategic Industries has announced that Thales Belgium and a Ukrainian defence company have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on co-production. The MoU
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US to provide more counter-drone systems to Ukraine
The United States Department of Defense (DoD) has announced additional security assistance to meet Ukraine’s critical security and defence needs. This Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA)
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NUAIR opens new HQ at Syracuse Hancock International Airport
NUAIR has opened its new headquarters at Syracuse Hancock International Airport, United States. The facility is next to the NUAIR Center of Excellence for Advanced
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