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The Israeli Ministry of Defense announced that its investment in laser technology has led to a breakthrough in the development of laser defense systems, intended to intercept a variety of threats including drones and, rockets, artillery, and mortar attacks. Continue reading
The night-time drone flights over parts of rural Colorado and Nebraska that have baffled investigators will now be the subject of a multi-agency task force, federal and state authorities announced. Continue reading
The mysterious drone swarms spotted over Colorado that have vexed the governor, law enforcement and residents might not be so mysterious after all. While no one has taken responsibility, and even the Federal Aviation Administration has claimed ignorance, the answer could be a secretive Air Force program intended to keep prying eyes away from nuclear missile silos. Continue reading
The U.S. Army brings back its Avenger surface-to-air missile systems mounted on a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle, commonly known as the Humvee. Continue reading
Liteye Systems Ribbon Cutting – Pictured from Left to Right (Executive Team): Derek Newsom, Chief Operating Officer, Scott McClean, Government Relations, Kenneth Geyer, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, (Kenneth Geyer’s Daughters), Jamie Chief Procurement Officer, Tom Scott, Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder, Zac Neumayr, VP of Strategic Accounts, Rick Sondag, VP of Operation, Ryan Hurt, VP of Business Development
Liteye Systems, Inc. the US leader in Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems, announced the opening of a new 55,000 square foot facility in Highfield Business Park, near Centennial Airport, CO to accommodate rapid growth and support increasing manufacturing demands. Continue reading
Dynetics and its partners are building the army’s laser weapon system demonstrator
Leidos Holdings, Inc., a FORTUNE 500 company, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately-owned Dynetics, Inc. (“Dynetics”), an industry-leading applied research and national security solutions company, for $1.65 billion in cash. The Board of Directors of both companies unanimously approved the transaction. Continue reading
More than a week after the start of the 30th Southeast Asian Games, authorities have revealed that they had to shoot down seven unidentified drones during the games’ opening ceremonies at the Philippine Arena as they were suspected to pose danger to attendees. Continue reading
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS (KONGSBERG) has entered into a contract with Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment (BAAINBw) to deliver a Counter Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) based on the PROTECTOR Remote Weapon Station. Continue reading