This is the most cyberpunk thing I’ve seen for a while: Chilean protesters using lasers to take down a drone. pic.twitter.com/tLSgj7YSB6
— NetSec Focus (@netsecfocus) 13 de noviembre de 2019
Category Archives: C-UAS
French Army STAT Unit Tests SkyWall C-AUS System
An evaluation of OpenWorks Engineering, SkyWall net capture systems was recently conducted by the innovative STAT unit from the French Army, at a test range in the south of France. Soldiers were trained to operate both systems, SkyWall Patrol (previously known as SkyWall100) and SkyWall Auto, prior to a test that saw a total of 24 target engagements. Continue reading
DroneShield Launches Vehicle-Mounted C-UAS System
DroneShield Ltd has announced the release of vehicle-mounted drone detection and defeat product, DroneSentry-X. Lightweight at approximately 10kg, compact size and and easily mountable on most vehicles, the product is expected to be of significant interest to a range of DroneShield’s customer base globally, across military, law enforcement, security and VIP markets. Continue reading
Lockheed Completes ATHENA Laser Demo for USAF
Lockheed Martin recently demonstrated its laser weapon system for the U.S. Air Force at a government test range at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, where the system successfully engaged and shot down multiple fixed wing and rotary drones. Continue reading
UK Awards £2m in C-UAV Contracts
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) has announced that it has awarded nearly £2m to develop new capabilities to detect, disrupt, and defeat the hostile and malicious use of drones. Continue reading
Russia, Egypt Conduct Joint C-UAV Exercise Near Cairo
Joint Russian-Egyptian drills of air defense forces, dubbed the Arrow of Friendship-2019, are being held in Egypt on October 26 – November 7. Over 100 servicemen from Russia’s Southern Military District are taking part. Continue reading
Blighter Secures Funding to Expand Customer Base
Blighter Surveillance Systems Ltd., a British designer and manufacturer of electronic-scanning (e-scan) radars and counter-drone solutions, has secured a significant growth capital loan from BOOST&Co to further exploit the success of its advanced radars and counter-drone solutions for use by airports, nuclear power stations, oil/gas processing plants and other critical national infrastructure sites. Continue reading
Raytheon Delivers First Laser C-UAS System to US Air Force
Raytheon Company delivered the first high-energy laser counter-unmanned aerial system to the U.S. Air Force earlier this month. The system will be deployed overseas as part of a year-long Air Force experiment to train operators and test the system’s effectiveness in real-world conditions. Continue reading