Category Archives: C-UAS

US DoD Releases Counter-Small UAS Strategy

The US Department of Defense leadership recently approved a new strategy to lead and direct Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS) activities across the Department. This strategy will provide the framework for addressing sUAS hazards and threats in a variety of operating environments, including the U.S. homeland, host nations, and contingency locations. Continue reading →

Pierce Aerospace Integrates Remote ID with FAAD C2 in US Army UAS Experiments

Northrop Grumman FAAD C2

Pierce Aerospace announced that it successfully integrated Flight Portal ID, an ASTM F3411-19 compliant Remote ID / Combat ID technology suite, into multiple Command and Control systems for Counter UAS (C-UAS) operations, including initial integration steps with the U.S. Army’s Forward Area Air Defense (FAAD C2) during the US Army’s Defense in Depth Experiment (DiDEX), held in downtown New Orleans, LA in November. Continue reading →

Boeing Delivers First Upgraded Compact Lasers to DoD Customer

A graphic representation of a container-mounted CLWS units in action – Photo : Boeing

Boeing has upgraded and delivered the first batch of previously deployed Compact Laser Weapon System (CLWS) units to a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) customer – increasing their maximum beam power and reliability. Boeing expects to complete upgrades on the remaining units and deliver them in the first quarter of 2021. Continue reading →