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C-UAS

DroneShield Releases DroneSentry-X Mk2 for Multi-Mission Counter-UAS Applications

DroneShield has released the DroneSentry-X Mk2 , a multi-mission Counter-UAS solution for mobile and expeditionary fixed-site applications. The DroneSentry-X supports passive detection, identification, tracking of multi-domain unmanned (or uncrewed) systems. DroneSentry-X integrates DroneShield’s advanced multi-mission AI/ML technology, RFAI for passive, non-intrusive detection with its new electronic countermeasure (ECM) technology,

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Ukraine Delivers 2,000 AI-Powered Drones to Troops

Approximately 2,000 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) software have been dispatched to frontline troops by the Army of Drones government program, Ukraine’s Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said on Oct. 6. “The Autel EVO MAX 4T drones were purchased with funds from the state

Law Enforcement

Florida Man Faces 10 Years in Prison for Downing a Law Enforcement Drone

A man accused of shooting down a law enforcement drone being used at a business near his Florida home could be sentenced to 10 years in federal prison. Wendell Doyle Goney, 52, of Mount Dora, pleaded guilty Thursday in Ocala federal court to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon,

Testing

Dubai Hosts Drone Delivery Trials

Dubai hosted a three-week long Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone delivery trials conducted by Jeebly LLC, a UAE-based logistics service provider, and Skye Air Mobility, an Indian autonomous drone delivery company. The trial showcased the safe and secure transportation of a wide range of consumer goods within the

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Australian Regulator Approves First Commercial Drone Flights in Populated Areas

ParaZero Technologies Ltd., an aerospace company focused on drone safety systems for commercial drones and urban air mobility aircraft, and OVRL, an Australian commercial drone operator and training organization, announced a first-ever Australian authorization for drones to operate over populated areas and near people, when using ParaZero safety systems, approved

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F-16 Downs Turkish Drone Over Syria

A U.S. Air Force F-16 shot down a Turkish government drone on Oct. 5 after it flew within half a kilometer of U.S. troops in Syria. The incident was an extremely rare military engagement between two NATO allies, who were already at odds over a range of security

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Poland's MADDOS Uses SP-210 TS ROS from Sky Power International as Hybrid Solution

The product portfolio of Polish UAS manufacturer MADDOS includes two VTOL solutions. In addition to the MADDOS VTOL 350e, which flies purely electrically, the VTOL 600h is also offered, which has been equipped with a hybrid propulsion concept. In addition to the four rotors for vertical take-off and landing, the

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Thales Celebrates 50 Years of Operations in Singapore

On 5th October, Thales celebrated 50 years of operations in Singapore at a gala event hosted by Chairman and CEO of Thales Group, Patrice Caine and senior management executives. With Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for Economic Policies Heng Swee Keat as the Guest-of-Honour, Thales announced several new investments

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US Marines Complete First XQ-58A Valkyrie ‘Loyal Wingman' Flight

The US Marine Corps conducted its first test flight of the Kratos XQ-58A Valkyrie unmanned aerial vehicle at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, last week. The flight, conducted with support from the Air Force and Navy, is the latest Marine Corps test done as the service continues its shift towards

Propulsion

LIQUIDPISTON Hybrid Power System Technology Gets $35M US Air Force Contract

LiquidPiston, an innovator of compact, efficient engine technology and hybrid power systems, announced that it has been awarded a three-year, $35 million contract to support hybrid power system development. The contract was awarded by AFWERX, a Technology Directorate within the Air Force Research Laboratory, in partnership with AFLCMC, the U.

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Ukrainiane's Invisibility Cloak Protects Against Russian Thermal Imagers

Ukraine, on the basis of the Brave1 coordinational platform, has developed super protection against Russian thermal imagers and drones with thermal imaging cameras. Source: Mykhailo Fedorov, Deputy Prime Minister for Innovation, Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine Quote: "The cloak blocks the radiation of heat and makes the fighters

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Wingcopter Drones and E-Bikes Deliver Everyday Goods in Germany

Wingcopter and the Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences (Frankfurt UAS) have launched the “DroLEx - Drohnen-Lastenrad-Express-Belieferung“ (“Drone-Cargo Bike Express Delivery”) project. Under the name "LieferMichel", the pilot project offers residents of remote districts in Michelstadt, Hesse, the opportunity to have groceries and consumer goods delivered to their homes