The Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) announced today, July 1, that it will significantly expand the K-Drone Delivery implementation area
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Frontex announces shortlist for C-UAS contest and details of Phase 2
Frontex, the European border and coast guard agency, has selected five companies advancing to Phase 2 of its Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Prize Contest, which
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AirShare app July updates include segmented airspace and uncontrolled aerodrome features
New Zealand’s AirShare mobile app has been updated with various new functions and features for drone pilots. The mobile version of AirShare now supports document
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New York Police Department “plans to purchase C-UAS technology”
The New York Post reports that the New York Police Department is planning to purchase a counter-drone system to protect the city. The article continues
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Windracers to establish operational base in Malawi for nationwide humanitarian operations
Windracers, the UK-based designer, manufacturer and operator of uncrewed heavy-lift cargo aircraft, has begun establishing an operational base at Kasungu Airfield in Malawi. The operational
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Korea launches contest to evaluate national drone manufacturers and operators
The Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Korea Transportation Safety Authority announced on June 29 that they will begin the
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Japan looks to create a drone logistics network for remote islands
Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) has compiled a plan for implementing new technologies in remote island regions as part of its
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GDIT wins USD 580 million contract to protect US Army from drones and other threats
General Dynamics Information Technology reports it has been awarded a USD580 million Integrated Base Defense Sustainment Support task to continue enhancing the security and readiness
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US Navy awards Coherent a USD29.9 million contract to develop a 400kW laser weapon
The US Office of Naval Research has awarded Coherent Aerospace and Defense USD29.9 million for directed energy weapons research as part of the SONGBOW project.
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Martin Slijkhuis appointed as Chairman of DronePort Rotterdam Foundation
DronePort Rotterdam has appointed Martin Slijkhuis as the first Chairman of the DronePort Rotterdam Foundation. Slijkhuis has a track record in applying emerging technologies across
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