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Electro Optic Systems Holdings (EOS) has announced that its Defence Systems business has secured a contract to supply its world-leading Slinger counter-drone system to Diehl Defence in Germany. The systems will be integrated by Diehl Defence onto a lightweight 4×4 platform, providing a defensive capability to protect critical assets from drone attacks. Continue reading
The Japanese government will end the prohibition on drones accessing 5G high-speed wireless communications networks in fiscal 2024, Nikkei has learned, enabling higher-definition images for disaster relief and infrastructure inspections. Continue reading
EDGE, an advanced technology and defence group, has signed a landmark contract to supply 200 HT-100 and HT-750 unmanned helicopters to the UAE Ministry of Defence, as part of a milestone deal which is the largest ever order for unmanned helicopter systems, to enhance their VTOL capabilities. Continue reading
The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of 31 armed MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones, related missiles and equipment to India for nearly $4 billion, the Pentagon said last week, years after the two countries started discussing a deal. Continue reading
German engine manufacturer Sky Power International is planning to expand its product range for service and maintenance in 2024. The first step is a tool case that is equipped with all the necessary tools and is offered in two versions. Different tool combinations are available for carburettor engines and for engines with fuel injection systems, which can be transported in a solid plastic hard-shell case. Continue reading
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. successfully demonstrated an inflight release of its Advanced Air-Launched Effects (A2LE) platform, releasing an A2LE from the internal weapons bay of a GA-ASI MQ-20 Avenger Unmanned Aircraft System. Continue reading
Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas is a ‘No Drone Zone’ for Super Bowl LVIII. Drones also are prohibited around several additional locations during the days leading up to the event. Drones will be restricted during the following times and days: Continue reading