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Ukraine Invests in Domestic Defense Industry to Strengthen Post-War Economy

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New Agreements Highlight Ukraine’s Commitment to Local Production of Military Technologies Ukraine is taking significant steps to bolster its defense capabilities and support its economy by focusing on domestic production. The Ministry of Defense has signed new agreements to procure locally produced drones, electronic warfare (EW) systems, and communication equipment, reports Global Defense News. These […]

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Dutch Ministry of Defense Secures 51 Drone Radars for Ukraine

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Latest Purchase Enhances Mobile Detection Capabilities for Counter-Drone Operations The Dutch Ministry of Defense has confirmed an additional order of 51 drone radars from Robin Radar Systems, based in The Hague. This order, signed on August 21, follows an initial procurement of 51 static IRIS drone radars, which were acquired 18 months ago. The new […]

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TCOM Expands All-Domain Capabilities with Equinox Acquisition

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TCOM’s Equinox acquisition prepare company for ‘all-domain’ world By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill TCOM Equinox acquisition Officials with TCOM LP, a producer of lighter-than-air aerostat platforms, said the recent acquisition of Equinox Innovative Systems, a manufacturer of both free-flying and tethered drones, will give the combined company the ability to facilitate communications “from the […]

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SkySafe Wins Contract to Enhance Border Security with Drone Detection Technology

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New Partnership to Strengthen US Southern Border Protection SkySafe, a leading company in drone detection and airspace security, has been awarded a significant contract by Amentum, a global engineering and project management firm. This contract is part of the Department of Defense Information Analysis Center’s (DoD IAC) multiple-award contract (MAC) vehicle. The Department of Homeland […]

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Commission on the National Defense Strategy Issues Somber Report

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The Commission on the National Defense Strategy has issued their 2024 Report, which calls for increased investment in security innovation and industrial base. The report says that current geopolitical pressures mean that the US faces unprecedented threats – and calls for big changes in defense strategy.  From the Executive Summary: The United States confronts the […]

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Why Didn’t the Secret Service Use Drones to Protect Former President Trump?

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The Role of Drones in Protecting High-Profile Events: A Lesson from the Trump Rally Shooting On July 13, a tragic incident unfolded at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where a gunman, identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, opened fire from a rooftop near where former President Donald Trump was speaking. This event resulted in the […]

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Quantum Systems Enhances Reconnaissance Drone Capabilities in Ukraine with AI Upgrade

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New Receptor AI System Boosts Autonomous Navigation and Image Recognition for GNSS-Denied Environments German reconnaissance drone developer Quantum Systems recently announced that they had recently begun testing an upgrade to their “Receptor AI” multi-sensor system in Ukraine. This Jetson Orin Nvidia powered-AI system includes several sensors for the Vector reconnaissance drone that allow for enhanced […]

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Skyfront Launches Water-Cooled Perimeter 8+ WC for Reliable Drone Operations in Extreme Heat

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Designed for desert conditions, the Perimeter 8+ WC boasts heat-resistant avionics and the ability to carry heavy payloads in temperatures up to 113°F, making it ideal for government and commercial applications Skyfront, a drone developer focused on long-distance endurance applications in difficult operating environments, recently announced their new water-cooled Perimeter 8+ WC. Designed for desert […]

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MatrixSpace Awarded $1.25M AFWERX Contract for UAS Sensor Development

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Low SWAP-C UAS Payload to Enhance Replicator Initiative MatrixSpace has been awarded a $1.25 million Direct-to-Phase II SBIR contract by AFWERX to develop a low SWaP-C (Size, Weight, Power, and Cost) multi-function, multi-band antenna payload. This new project, based on the MatrixSpace Radar hardware platform, aims to address key challenges within the Department of the […]

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Red Cat Holdings Introduces New ISR and Precision Strike Drone Systems

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Innovative Technology to Transform Military Operations Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT), a drone technology company specializing in robotic hardware and software for military, government, and commercial operations, today announced the launch of a new family of unmanned Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) and precision strike systems. The announcement, made on the first day of […]

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