Tim Mahon, Author at Unmanned airspace

US Army considers Iron Beam potential as defence budget request seeks to partially fund it

November 14, 2023 Tim Mahon Counter-UAS systems and policies

In briefing reporters last week, US Army acquisition chief Douglas Bush described Rafael’s Iron Beam high-energy laser weapon systems as “intriguing,” going on to suggest

US C-UAS authority for DOJ and DHS set to expire on 18 November

November 14, 2023 Tim Mahon Commentary

By Tim Mahon Unless the US Congress can untangle and resolve its current budget battles, counter-UAS (C-UAS) authority for both the Department of Homeland Security

NATO Multinational Battlegroup Slovakia deploys dual jammer/surveillance system at Pliesovce

November 10, 2023 Tim Mahon Counter-UAS systems and policies

The NATO Multinational Battlegroup Slovakia deployed the STARKOM jammer/surveillance/EW system at its training centre in Pliesovce on 9 November. In service with the Czech armed

EOS showcases latest innovation for countering UAS at Indo Pacific 2023

November 10, 2023 Tim Mahon Counter-UAS systems and policies

Electro Optic Systems (EOS Defence Systems) has unveiled its latest innovative C-UAS solution – a laser dazzler – at the Indo Pacific 2023 international maritime

DroneShield integrates DroneCannon Mk2 wide-area non-kinetic effector into Lockheed Martin architecture

November 9, 2023 Tim Mahon Counter-UAS systems and policies

DroneShield, collaborating with Lockheed Martin Australia’s Science, Technology, Engineering, Leadership and Research Laboratory (STELaRLab), has integrated its DroneCannon Mk2 – a wide-area, non-kinetic effector –

Armenia “contracts to buy Indian ZADS C-UAS system to counter Azerbaijan”

November 8, 2023 Tim Mahon Counter-UAS systems and policies

Unconfirmed press and social media reports circulating in the last several days suggest that Armenia has contracted with India for the supply of an unidentified

D-Fend Solutions appoints new CFO, continues strengthening of US leadership team

November 8, 2023 Tim Mahon Counter-UAS systems and policies

C-UAS specialist D-Fend Solutions has appointed Mike Laor as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in a continuation of its recent strengthening of the US leadership team,

Netline Communications launches new C-Guard Microsystem – a manpack counter-IED and C-UAS solution

November 7, 2023 Tim Mahon Counter-UAS systems and policies

Netline Communications Technologies launched its C-Guard Microsystem on 31 October – an EW system designed to counter threats from both IEDs and hostile drones. The

“46 US troops injured by recent drone attacks in Middle East”

November 7, 2023 Tim Mahon Counter-UAS systems and policies

A Pentagon spokesman on 6 November stated that the number of US military personnel injured as a direct consequence of drone attacks on US bases

DroneShield sponsors and teams with Australian Defence Force Drone Racing Association

November 7, 2023 Tim Mahon Counter-UAS systems and policies

Droneshield has teamed with the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) Drone Racing Association, becoming a team sponsor. The teaming will enhance its C-UAS system design, operational