Belgian police have arrested three men accused of planning to use a drone fitted with explosives to attack political figures, in what investigators described as a “credible and advanced” plot. The case has renewed attention on how easily commercial drones can be adapted for malicious purposes—and the growing urgency for effective counter-UAS measures across Europe. […]
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As drone-related disruptions mount across Europe, the spotlight on counter-unmanned aircraft systems (cUAS) and airspace awareness technologies has grown more intense. A recent announcement from Fortem Technologies underscores how nations are moving beyond incident response toward preemptive systems deployment to protect critical infrastructure and civil aviation. Fortem’s Latest Orders Signal Escalating Demand for Counter UAS […]
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Congress fails to reauthorize DOJ, DHS counter-UAS power By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The federal government’s ability to disable and take down drones posing a potential threat to critical infrastructure such as power plants and airports ended at midnight, September 30, a victim of the legislative impasse that also has led to the wider […]
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During the Estonian Defence Week, Estonian Defsecintel Solutions and Latvian Origin Robotics (Latvia) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) confirming a new partnership that aims to augment the Drone Wall, described as Europe’s first operational, cross-border system purpose-built to detect and defeat hostile drones. As hostile drones become a threat across battlefields worldwide, militaries require […]
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Fiber links add resilience as tethered drones gain traction in military operations Ondas Holdings, through its subsidiary Apeiro, has announced the launch of new NDAA-compliant, Made in the USA fiber-optic spools for drone and robotic systems. The spools, described as “combat-proven” in the company’s release, are manufactured at Ondas’s American Robotics facility and are intended […]
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On September 15, 2025, a Polish consortium officially launched the IRYDA PLUS project, Europe’s first unmanned fighter aircraft designed specifically for counter-UAS missions. The system represents a hard-kill approach to drone defense, capable of targeting drones, swarms, and loitering munitions with speed, autonomy, and artificial intelligence. A New Approach to the Cost-Exchange Problem Modern conflicts […]
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First public appearance underscores urgency of modernizing the National Airspace System The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA), a non-profit working to advance the commercial drone industry through collaboration with policymakers and industry leaders, hosted its BVLOS Stakeholder Summit in Washington, D.C. on September 8. The event convened government officials, industry stakeholders, and drone advocates to discuss […]
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AI-driven counter-drone capabilities strengthened through regional support DroneShield (ASX:DRO) has announced the expansion of its support for Ukraine through a newly established local partnership. The move builds on the company’s role as a counter-drone (C-UAS) provider in the country since the beginning of hostilities, supplying systems that defend military, infrastructure, and civilian assets from evolving […]
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WarrenUAS, a leading provider of drone education services through Warren Community College in Washington Township, New Jersey, recently announced that they will be showcasing their program at Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas, NV, from Sep. 2-4. Members of the staff will be at Booth #249 in the exhibition hall to share their expertise and […]
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Partnership adds Wåsp platform to Ondas Autonomous Systems portfolio amid rising demand for scalable defense drones Strategic Move Expands Ondas’ Defense Portfolio Ondas Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:ONDS) has announced a strategic investment in Norwegian defense technology company Rift Dynamics AS. The deal gives Ondas’ subsidiary, American Robotics, exclusive rights to distribute Rift’s Wåsp platform to the […]
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