NASA’s Airborne Laser Communication Testbed

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The Airborne Laser Communication Testbed (ALCT) is a research platform in high-data-rate communication systems designed to complement existing aeronautical radio frequency (RF) communications. This innovative technology offers several distinct advantages: exceptional data transmission rates, resistance to jamming, enhanced physical security, and low probability of interception/detection (LPI/LPD). Notably, it operates independently of RF spectrum allocations, requiring […]

Use It, Don’t Lose It: The Case for Recoverable and Reusable Loitering Munitions

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In a new whitepaper, Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, says that emerging cost-effective precision strike solutions that can be safely recovered and reused offer a strong alternative to more commonly deployed ‘One-Way Attack’ or First Person View (FPV) drones. In the new paper, USE IT, DON’T LOSE IT: The Case for Recoverable […]

Heven Announces Acquisition of Zepher Flight Labs

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Manufacturer of hydrogen-powered drones, Heven, has announced its acquisition of Zepher Flight Labs (ZFL). This acquisition represents a step forward in Heven’s strategy to enhance its technological portfolio and expand its ability to deliver mission-critical capabilities to customers across the globe. The integration of ZFL’s capabilities will add to Heven’s designs, allowing the company to […]

US Air Force Issues RFI for EW C-UAS

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The United States Air Force (USAF) Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS) branch has issued a new Request for Information (RFI) to gather data about current and emerging technologies in electronic warfare (EW) to combat sUAS threats (groups 1-3). USAF is seeking various information about EW systems from respondents to the RFI including techniques used, potential […]

AtkinsRéalis Appointed as UK’s First Approved Drone Assessor

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– AtkinsRéalis, a global engineering services and nuclear company,  has been appointed by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) as its first approved assessor of commercial drones, putting the company at the forefront of safely enabling the expansion of drone services throughout the UK. AtkinsRéalis’ technical experts will assess the flightworthiness of drone designs across various […]