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– Rohde & Schwarz, a provider of counter uncrewed aerial systems (C-UAS), is showcasing its ARDRONIS C-UAS family, integrated through the updated SAPIENT standard protocol, at the NATO Technical Interoperability Exercise (TIE) event in Vredepeel, Netherlands. Continue reading
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and Singapore’s Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) launched the U.S.-Singapore Joint Challenge to identify novel unmanned aerial systems (UAS) communications technologies and counter-UAS technologies. Continue reading
Advanced Protection Systems (APS), a Polish counter-drone technology company, has developed a new autonomous interceptor drone designed to neutralize unmanned aerial vehicles through direct collision. Continue reading
With the investment of a double-digit million amount in Quantum-Systems GmbH, Porsche Automobil Holding SE is adding a fast-growing technology company from Germany to its portfolio. Continue reading
Ukrainian forces have reported that the Russian military is now using drones coated with a hazardous substance that can cause chemical burns. This tactic was confirmed by Yurii Fedorenko, the commander of the “Achilles” battalion of the 92nd Separate Assault Brigade. Continue reading
Russian aircraft have encroached on the Alaska air defense indication zone (ADIZ) four times in the last week, the head of NORAD and U.S. Northern Command noted Sept. 17, as he said he wants to ramp up his command’s training and monitoring capabilities. Continue reading
On September 18th, 2024, at the Ochsenboden Testing Centre in Studen, Switzerland, Rheinmetall unveiled its Skyranger 35 anti-aircraft system mounted on the Leopard 1 tank chassis. This high-profile event, titled the Skyranger System Demonstration 2024, gathered defense officials, military personnel, and industry leaders from 26 countries, offering an exclusive first look at Rheinmetall’s latest innovation in mobile air defense. Continue reading
– Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. has announced that Kratos has received a $79,870,161.48 Firm Fixed Price delivery order for the Lot 20 procurement of 60 aircraft, mission kits, certain flight consumables, and technical data for the BQM-167A Air Force Subscale Aerial Target (AFSAT) under a five-year base contract. Continue reading