TEKEVER has secured a new framework contract valued at €30 million ($35M) with the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) to provide Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) for maritime operations. Continue reading
Category Archives: Law Enforcement
U S Military Downs Border Patrol Drone
The U.S. military shot down a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) drone with a laser over Texas last Thursday, triggering expanded airspace restrictions near the U.S.-Mexico border. Continue reading
DHS Science and Technology Directorate – Review of 2025
Over the past year, the Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) advanced critical Department of Homeland Security (DHS) missions by delivering innovative technologies, analytic tools, and scientific expertise across border security, law enforcement, infrastructure protection, and emergency readiness. Continue reading
Joint Interagency Task Force Announces First Replicator 2 Purchase to Counter Homeland Drone Threats
Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF 401) announced Jan. 11 its first acquisition under the Replicator 2 initiative, awarding a contract for two DroneHunter F700 systems, expected to be delivered by April. Continue reading
Department of Homeland Security Launches New Office to Advance Drone and Counter-Drone Technologies
– The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the launch of a new office focused on the rapid procurement and deployment of drone and counter-drone technologies, marking a significant step toward strengthening American airspace sovereignty. Continue reading
DHS Launches $500M C-UAS Grant Program to Protect 2026 World Cup
The Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have launched a new $500 million Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program aimed at boosting state and local capabilities to detect, track, and monitor drones that could threaten public safety or critical infrastructure. Continue reading
Dubai Police Drone Achieves Guinness Speed Record at 580 km/h
Dubai Police has reached a remarkable milestone that underscores its global leadership in security innovation. A drone developed at the Unmanned Aerial Systems Center has set a Guinness World Record as the fastest drone in the world, achieving an extraordinary speed of 580 kilometers per hour. Continue reading
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Drones Use AI and Thermal Imaging
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Small Unmanned Aerial Systems program uses sophisticated drones equipped with thermal imaging, AI navigation, and real-time video launched from specialized vehicles and soon from rooftop “Sky Port” hubs to support faster, smarter responses. Continue reading