US Army Contracting Command announced a notice of intent to sole-source its requirement for an Airborne High-Powered Microwave (HPM) Counter Unmanned Aircraft System (CUAS) along
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Category: Counter-UAS systems and policies
redUAS to develop C-UAS training for emergency responders via New Mexico Tech
redUAS (http://www.reduas.us/), a counter-UAS services, training and operations company, has been awarded a contract by New Mexico Tech to develop and deliver C-UAS training to
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Black Sage launches one-off drone protection service to stadiums and public events
C-UAS company Black Sage is offering a new service to protect stadiums and other open-air venues from the threat of unauthorised drone flights. By offering
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UK government launches consultation document for drone rules, UTM and C-UAS
The UK Government has published a consultation document (Taking Flight: the Future of Drones in the UK https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/729458/taking-flight-the-future-of-drones-in-the-uk.pdf) asking for stakeholder views on its proposed
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Houthi movement “claims drone attack on Abu Dhabi airport – claim is refuted by UAE”
Reuters reports that the Yemen-based Iranian-aligned Houthi movement has claimed it has launched three Sammad-3 drone strikes on Abu Dhabi airport, disrupting air traffic there.
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DroneShield, ISI launch non-military mobile counter-UAS system
DroneShield Ltd (“DroneShield”) and Intelligent Security Integration Aust. Pty Ltd (“ISI”) have partnered on creating the next version of Rapid Scout® HQ, a vehicle with
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US Congress committee proposes bill to strengthen Homeland Security counter drone capabilities
On 17 July, US Congress Homeland Security Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and senior member of the House Judiciary Committee Congressman Steve Chabot (R-OH) introduced H.R. 6401,
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US Army buys Raytheon’s Coyote UAS and KRFS radar for C-UAS applications
The U.S. Army will use Raytheon Company’s Coyote® unmanned aircraft system and the KRFS radar (Ku band radio frequency system) to counter the escalating threat of
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Dedrone launches cloud-based C-UAS network “with no on-site infrastructure”
Dedrone (https://www.dedrone.com/press/dedrone-introduces-drone-detection-in-the-cloud) has announced the release of Dedrone Cloud which “streamlines and accelerates drone detection technology installations, without requiring on-site IT infrastructure or maintenance.” “Customers
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Small UAV Coalition wants FAA to publish drone identification, tracking rules
In the USA the Small UAV Coalition (http://www.smalluavcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Small-UAV-Coalition-Letter-to-Secretary-Nielsen-7.11.18.pdf) has sent a letter to Kirstjen M. Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security, urging the Federal Aviation Administration
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