Granta Autonomy has announced the launch of its Black Wasp interceptor drone, an advanced unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed to counter a wide range of enemy strike, ISR and loitering munitions, including Shahed-class drones. Continue reading
L3 Harris to Deliver VAMPIRE C-UAS Interceptors to US Army in $106M Deal
L3Harris Technologies has been selected by the U.S. Army to deliver VAMPIRE counter-unmanned systems (c-UxS) to support urgent defense against hostile drones. The Army’s order is worth up to $106 million as part of the United States’ layered c-UxS defence approach. Continue reading
DOT and FAA Break Ground on New Facility to Support Advanced Air Mobility Research
The Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are breaking ground on a new facility at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City to support research, training and operational analysis for advanced air mobility aircraft.
Thales Energy Weapon Neutralises 80 Drones in Successful Trial
Thales in the UK has announced further successful trials of RapidDestroyer – a radio frequency directed energy weapon (RFDEW) designed to counter drone swarms. The trials took place in April at Pershore, Gloucestershire, in partnership with Teledyne E2V and marks another milestone in advancing RFDEW technologies. Continue reading
JetBlue Pilot Reports Striking a Drone while Landing at JFK Airport
A JetBlue Airways pilot reported striking a drone while on approach to John F Kennedy International Airport in New York, officials said. Continue reading
Rafael & SpearUAV Introduce IRON WASP C-UAS Capability
Rafael, a global supplier of multi-domain defence technology, and SpearUAV, a developer of AI-based encapsulated weapon systems, have announced a strategic collaboration to develop and market the Iron Wasp: an advanced encapsulated UAS interceptor a derivative of SpearUAV’ Viper I (Interceptor) that brings an organic, on-the-move aerial interception capability directly to ground combat platforms. Continue reading
Airborne RF Geolocation for C-UAS and EW Operations
A drone swarm attacks at low altitude, exploiting terrain cover. Ground-based RF sensors register signals – but the operator remains invisible, positioned behind a ridgeline two kilometres away. No ground sensor can reach him. This scenario is no longer hypothetical. It defines the tactical reality of today’s battlefields – and the capability gap the AARTOS Hawk T1 was designed to close. Continue reading
ASTM Issues Proposed Drone Material Guide
ASTM International’s digital information in the supply chain committee (F49) has proposed a new guide to certifying materials and components of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), like drones. The guide (WK99450) will outline protocol for purchasing, authenticating and tracing drone materials. Continue reading