UAS VISION
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Russian propaganda media, citing Mikhail Filippov, head of the Russian project Archangel, report that the project’s specialists, who train unmanned aerial vehicle crews, have modified one of the kamikaze drones, increasing its speed several times. Continue reading
The Russian military has adapted the naval 30mm rapid-fire six-barrel AK-306 installation for the interception of enemy aerial targets, particularly drones of various types. A photograph circulating on social media reveals the AK-306 mounted on a KamAZ-5350 (6×6) all-terrain chassis, showcasing its potential as a mobile air defense solution. Continue reading
On March 5 Epirus announced an oversubscribed $250 million Series D fundraising round, bringing the company’s total venture funding to more than $550 million and positioning the company to scale production of its Leonidas product line to meet growing global demand. Continue reading
Italian firearms manufacturer Beretta Defense Technologies has promoted its latest innovation in counter-drone defence: the M4 A.I. Drone Guardian shotgun. Developed to address the growing threat of first-person view (FPV) drones in modern warfare, the shotgun offers a cost-effective and adaptable solution for security forces and military personnel. Continue reading
Anduril Federal, a Division of Anduril Industries Inc., Washington, D.C., is awarded a $642,210,000 firm-fixed-price/cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to deliver, install, and sustain Installation-Counter small Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Continue reading
– Diehl Defence exhibited its Sky Sphere drone defence system at this year’s Enforce Tac trade fair, which took place in Nuremberg from February 24 to 26. The focus was on the new eMissile CICADA, which is designed to defend against threats from class 1 and 2 drones and which was presented under this name for the first time in Europe. Continue reading
As the threat of small Unmanned Aerial Systems continues to evolve, Lockheed Martin is demonstrating a new approach to counter these emerging threats. A recent field event marked the first in a planned series of innovative showcases featuring a scalable, layered defense system, designed to detect, track, identify and defeat UAS. Continue reading
Global sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT recently unveiled its latest GMJ9500 man-portable RCIED jammer family. Designed to provide mission-critical protection against radio-controlled improvised explosive devices (RCIEDs), the GMJ9500 series delivers a lightweight, modular and highly adaptable solution for military and security forces operating in high-threat environments. Continue reading