Waves of drones tumbled out of the sky above Camp Atterbury, Indiana, on Tuesday, their mechanical death throes punctuating what was otherwise a quiet morning. Continue reading
Category Archives: C-UAS
AeroVironment Delivers First Two Multi-Purpose High Energy Laser Systems to U.S. Army
– AeroVironment, Inc. has announced the successful delivery of the first two mobile counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) prototype Laser Weapon Systems (LWS) to the U.S. Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) as part of the first increment of the Army Multi-Purpose High Energy Laser (AMP-HEL) prototyping effort. Continue reading
China’s C-UAS Systems Appear in V-Day Parade
China showcased its anti-unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) systems in Wednesday’s V-Day parade. The formation included anti-UAV missile-gun integrated system, high-energy laser weapons, and high-power microwave weapons. Continue reading
Epirus Launches Immersive Innovation Center in Lawton Fort Sill’s Innovation Accelerator and C-UAS Hub
– Epirus, a high-growth technology company dedicated to overcoming the asymmetric challenges inherent to the future of national security, announced the opening of a 5,300 square foot immersive innovation facility within Lawton Fort Sill’s Fires Innovation Science and Technology Accelerator (FISTA) Innovation Park, a leading center for technological advancement and home to the Joint C-sUAS University. Continue reading
Harry Potter-Style ‘Invisibility Cloak’ used by UK Commando Force
The UK Royal Marines are using what they describe as ‘Harry Potter invisibility cloaks’ to help them evade thermal imaging technology. Continue reading
US Army Demonstrates Apache C-UAS Capabilities
The U.S. Army successfully demonstrated the ability of AH-64E Apache helicopters to detect, track, and defeat unmanned aircraft systems, underscoring the attack helicopter’s value as a decisive counter-UAS platform. Continue reading
DHS Wants $100M Worth of Counter-Drone Tech
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has revealed plans to spend more than $100 million on systems designed to take out hostile drones. Continue reading
US Army Tests Claymore Mine-Armed Drone
The US Army’s 173rd Airborne Brigade, known as the “Sky Soldiers,” has conducted what officials say is the first test in the United States of a first-person-view (FPV) drone shooting down another unmanned aerial vehicle. Continue reading