DroneShield Ltd has announced the release of DroneSim, a lightweight and rapidly deployable UAS/drone simulator that is able to mimic common drone signals for the purpose of C-UAS system testing and validation. The device is capable of generating aerial (UAV), ground (UGV) and water surface (USV) drone signals. Continue reading
Category Archives: C-UAS
US Department of Defense Awards Citadel Defense $6M Contract for Integrated Counter Drone System
Citadel Defense has been awarded a sole source contract for $6M from a Classified U.S. Department of Defense customer to build and deploy an AI-powered counter drone solution. The system will be deployed at sensitive government locations and effectively operated by non-specialist military personnel and first responders. Continue reading
US Department of Defense and Robotican Complete Autonomous C-sUAS Interceptor Demonstration
Autonomous Goshawk Interceptor Launch toward a target drone from the Smart NEST launch pad
Robotican has successfully conducted an autonomous drone interception demonstration for the U.S. Department of Defense Irregular Warfare Technical Support Directorate (IWTSD). Continue reading
AVIAN Acquires C-UAS Company redUAS
AVIAN, Inc., a government acquisition services company, has acquired redUAS, a counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) tactics, and training joint-venture. redUAS was acquired on July 30. Continue reading
USAF Looking for Contractors to Build Anti-UAS High-Powered Microwave
Artist’s rendering of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s THOR
The US Air Force Research Laboratory is looking for contractors to develop a fieldable high-powered microwave system that can protect air bases by disabling or destroying hostile drones, according to a solicitation published July 28. Continue reading
French Navy Tests Laser C-UAS Air-Defense System
Following the lead of the U.S. Navy, the French Navy will soon begin testing a laser-based anti-drone system for point defense, which would give it a new option for keeping its maritime assets safe from low-cost, explosives-laden drones and small craft. Continue reading
VTG to Supply C-UAS Laser to Five US Destroyers
USS Stockdale fitted with ODIN
VTG, a provider of force modernization and digital transformation solutions, announced that it has been selected by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division, a field activity of the Naval Sea Systems Command, to equip more ships in the U.S. Fleet with an innovative laser designed to counter threats from unmanned aerial systems. Continue reading
Citadel Defense Secures $4M Contract for Titan C-UAS Solution
Citadel Defense has secured $4M in new government contracts in June as demand for combat-proven counter drone solutions accelerates. Rapid proliferation of small, low-cost drones threatens personnel and critical assets, impacting the military’s ability to conduct successful operations. Continue reading