Technology & Innovation
Autonomy, artificial intelligence, sensors, batteries, propulsion, communications, counter-UAS, and aircraft engineering.
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Pentagon Preps Directed-Energy ‘Shoot-Off’ as DHS Clears State and Local Police to Take On Drones
JIATF-401 will test high-energy laser and microwave weapons against drones this December, as DHS rolls out new SAFER SKIES Act authority letting local police detect and mitigate UAS threats.
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UK Drone Battery Push Targets U.S. Defense Supply-Chain Rules
UK battery makers are preparing for U.S. defense sourcing rules as drone tariffs increase pressure to document cells, materials and component origins.
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Saildrone Expands in Europe and Tests Armed USV With Lockheed Martin
Saildrone opened a Copenhagen headquarters and announced three European build contracts as its Surveyor completed a JAGM live-fire test at RIMPAC.
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Air Force Seeks DJI Drones for Counter-UAS Training at Missile Base
The Air Force is seeking six DJI drones for counter-UAS training at F.E. Warren AFB, using controlled commercial aircraft as realistic threat targets.