Australia’s Department 13 (D13) has formed a new partnership with Raytheon to develop counter-UAS, according to press reports. “D13 and Raytheon initially will seek opportunities
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Russian forces “foil UAS swarm attack”, build up counter-UAS capabilities
The Russian defence ministry is reported to have used a combination of missiles and jamming systems to foil an attack on its Khmeimim air base
Read moreIsraeli government “sets up new domestic drone security task force”
The Times of Israel reports the government has unveiled a national task force, led by the air force, to deal with domestic drone safety and
Read moreDroneshield DroneGun certified safe for radio frequency exposure
DroneShield has announced its DroneGun MKII product has been certified as compliant for human exposure to radio frequencies, in connection with requests by potential governmental
Read moreDroneClash competition attracts counter-UAS drone fight teams
Eight international teams have registered for DroneClash, a Robot Wars of the skies which seeks to provide entertainment and a means of managing the real
Read moreCounter-drone drills part of South Korea’s Olympic preparations
Newsweek reports (http://www.newsweek.com/south-korea-ready-shoot-down-drone-bomb-attack-winter-olympics-venue-745138) that South Korean forces have shot down a bomb-carrying drone as part of security drills around the Pyeongchang Olympic Stadium – located
Read moreCounter-UAS drones could be designed to attack like falcons
Researchers at Oxford University have discovered that peregrine falcons steer their attacks using the same control strategies as guided missiles. The findings, which overturn previous
Read moreThales purchases counter-UAS radar manufacturer Aveillant
Thales has completed the take-over of UK-based holographic radar manufacturer Aveillant. Holographic radars perform very differently to standard surveillance techniques by establishing a permanent and
Read moreElta wins USD39 million US defence department counter-UAS contract
The US Department of Defense has announced Elta, a subsidiary of Israel Aerospace Industry (IASA), has been awarded a not-to-exceed USD39 million contract action for
Read moreDroptec to expand market for Dropster counter-UAS hand gun
Droptec will be launching its counter-UAS Dropster net launcher – aimed at prisons, police and security forces – to the UK market at UK Security
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