Compact System with High Counter-Drone Capabilities
The weaponization of small and cheap consumer drones, including dropping improvised explosive devices, has urged conventional armies to look for new countermeasures and rapidly...
Counter-Drone Systems Urgently Needed
The growing use of unmanned aerial systems in the battleground has led to the development of various innovative counter-drone technologies in order to secure...
Sensing The Danger in Advance
Asymmetric attacks require a unique type of protection. A new sensor may serve as a possible solution. Germany-based Hensoldt has recently stated that its...
When is Drone Interception Considered Legal?
Are the laws regarding unmanned aircraft systems unsuitable for the current circumstances? US Federal agencies have asked Congress to change laws that prevent law enforcement...
New Anti-UAV Laser Successfully Tested
A new development in the anti-uav field has been attracting much interest. A Lockheed Martin prototype laser weapon system proved that an advanced system...
Awaiting with Excitement to the Unmanned Systems Conference and Demos
Everything is in place towards the opening this morning of the fifth Unmanned Vehicles and Robotics AUS&R 2017 conference, exhibition, and live demonstrations.
All the...
New Tech Against Coordinated Drone Attacks
With the commercialization of drones, public security and critical infrastructure security have been exposed to potential drone attacks, thus becoming a major concern for...
Conflict Over Killer Robots Continues
The recent call by scientists to prevent artificial intelligence (AI) from being used to develop autonomous weapons brought about many responses.
Founders and lead scientists...
Egozi: The U.S Begins Evaluating Israeli Defense Technologies
By Arie Egozi
The combat-proven Iron Dome rocket interceptor will soon be tested in the U.S.
The U.S army has recognized an urgent need for...
Defending Critical Infrastructure from Small UAS
While used mostly by the military, small UAS are now widely available. With increased availability comes increased risk to critical infrastructure or crowded events....
Two Promising Applications in One Weapon
Defense industries have been investing growing resources in the development of an anti-UAV weapon for various uses by law enforcement teams as well as the...
Testing Drones in Combat
In a few months, the U.S Air Force and SOFWERX will pit UAVs against each other in a rumble-style experiment to gather data on...
Preparing for The Small UASs Challenge
Countering small UASs (unmanned aerial systems) to help protect warfighters has become a growing need recognized by the US defense administration. DARPA (Defense Advanced...
Harsh Reaction to Unauthorized Drone Flights Over Military Installations
The increased use of commercial and privately owned small unmanned aircraft systems has raised US Defense Department's concerns for the safety and security of...
New Drone Detection System for Urban Environments
In recent years, Singapore has been showing a deep interest in the drone business, and more specifically drone detection. The country has acquired an...
New Counter UAV Concept
A new development at the counter unmanned vehicle arena. The Estonian military expects to demonstrate a prototype of its Shark counter-unmanned aerial vehicle (C-UAV)...
US Military Trying New Aspects of UAS Use
As the use of UASs rises across the world, researchers from the Department of Defense are testing new ways to counter the new threats...
The Autonomous Car is Here to Stay
The fast growing realm of autonomous cars has extensive advantages for the commercial sector as well as the defense and security fields.
Innovative developments...
New Drone-Based IED Simulation Tech
Asymmetric warfare by its very nature leads combatants on all sides to develop new weapons and defenses. The emerging drone and small UAVs threat...
How to Keep Drones Away from No-Fly Zones?
Drones proliferation poses a grave threat to vital infrastructure and government facilities. With a great many no-go zones that aren't clearly delineated, drones or...
Innovative Drone-Defence Measures Needed
Counter UAS company Sensofusion has signed another major deal to help government bodies create security measures against the rising number of drones taking to...
Counter-Drone Solution Installed in Charles de Gaulle Airport
The risk that commercial drones pose to aircraft is a growing one. The UK Airprox Board, which monitors reported near misses with aircraft, recorded...
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Researchers Trace Years of GPS Disruptions to a Suspected Space-Based Source
GPS and other satellite navigation systems have become essential infrastructure for aviation, maritime transport, communications, and critical timing networks. When these signals are disrupted,...
