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The Dutch Army has recently completed a live-fire counter-drone trial using Smart Shooter‘s SMASH Fire Control System. Soldiers from all branches of the Dutch army, including the Air Force, Special Forces, and Marines, attended the trial, which was done in close co-operation with Smart Shooter Dutch Partner, TBM. Continue reading
SAVAGE missile and a typical quadcopter target
Savage Corp has revealed new details of a missile custom made to stop drone swarms. Continue reading
The US Air Force is in the market for upgrades to its counter-drone technologies, according to an Oct. 16 request for information posted on a federal contracting website. Continue reading
EchoGuard CR
Echodyne, the radar platform company, announced the release of EchoGuard CR and RadarHub to enable greater drone/aircraft detection in dense locations and simplify multi-radar deployment. These products represent a big step forward for the Counter-UAS space, broadening the capabilities of security systems in challenging environments. Continue reading
The latest portable drone countermeasure system from Drone Defence is a compact, lightweight and effective portable counter drone solution, and will protect organisations of all sizes against an emerging threat from drones. Continue reading
Military members on and around Eglin Air Force Base went to war Aug. 10 through 24 against a fleet of unmanned aerial systems during the large-scale Apollyon exercise. Continue reading
Dedrone, a provider of airspace security, which protects organizations from malicious drones announced that it has secured $12.1m (£9.1m) in funding. Continue reading
General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) was awarded a $1.219 billion contract to produce, test and deliver Interim Manoeuvre Short-Range Air Defense (IM-SHORAD) systems to the U.S. Army. The Army’s initial order on the contract calls for 28 Stryker IM-SHORAD vehicles for $230 million. Continue reading