New screening model identifies drone components before they reach secure areas Athena Security has launched a new AI-powered X-ray detection model designed to identify drone components before they can be assembled or brought into restricted areas. The system responds to a growing number of drone-related incidents around the world and aims to give operators of […]
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Leaders and Soldiers from the 52nd Air Defense Artillery Brigade and the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command brought together air defenders, Army procurement staff and commercial vendors specializing in counter-unmanned aerial systems technology for a unique military and civilian event at Truppenübungsplatz Putlos, Nov. 10-21, 2025. Called Project FlyTrap 4.5, this nearly two-week […]
The Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have launched a new $500 million Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program aimed at boosting state and local capabilities to detect, track, and monitor drones that could threaten public safety or critical infrastructure. The program, created under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of […]Company Recognized for Portable AI Radar Technology in xTechCounter Strike Competition MatrixSpace has earned a key win in the U.S. Army’s xTechCounter Strike competition, part of Operation Flytrap 4.5. The company was the only active sensing provider selected among 15 finalists. The award highlights MatrixSpace’s work in portable, AI-enabled radar for counter-UAS missions, where rapid […]
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Lack of airspace awareness creates problems for Europe’s airports By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A flurry of drone-related security incidents at European airports highlights the need for greater low-altitude airspace awareness across the continent, according to aviation security experts. In September Copenhagen Airport, one of Northern Europe’s busiest travel hubs, shut down operations for […]
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– Fractal Antenna Systems, Inc. through its OWL WORKS special projects team, has announced JERECHO, an acoustic array platform marking a significant advance in the strategic use of sound. Designed as a testbed for acoustic technology development and proof of concept fielding, JERECHO introduces new capabilities ranging from counter-drone detection and disruption to electronic spoofing, […]
The United States has tested a specialized 5.56×45 mm anti-drone ammunition designed to intercept FPVs and small quadcopters at close range. The round allows a conventional assault rifle to serve as a “point air defense” for infantry, a military observer shared with Administrative Results. The bullet’s design features a shifted center of mass and a […]
With plans to establish a drone wall to combat a surge in Russian UAV incursions, multiple states in NATO’s Eastern Flank are now adopting Merops, the battle-tested ‘Shahed-killer’ counter-drone system. Merops has been fast-tracked to countries like Poland and Romania, both of which are witnessing mounting drone incursions from Russia. It is reportedly also being […]
Several Ukrainian defence companies are preparing to launch mass production of anti-drone rounds. Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal announced the expansion of production, saying the Ministry of Defense has already codified this type of ammunition from several Ukrainian manufacturers and that they are ready for large-scale output. The rounds are intended to help Ukrainian forces counter small enemy […]New designation streamlines procurement of Fortem counter-drone systems for Army and other U.S. agencies The U.S. Army has selected Fortem Technologies as one of the first defense companies admitted to its new Global Tactical Edge Acquisition Directorate (G-TEAD) Marketplace, a contracting framework designed to speed advanced technology to operational units. The designation gives Army organizations […]
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