Unmanned Systems
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Homeland SecurityContract Awards
AeroDefense Drone Detection System Selected by MetLife Stadium AeroDefense says its AirWarden drone detection system has been selected by MetLife Stadium to meet its security needs. AeroDefense says its radio […]
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Homeland SecurityCBP Awards AeroVironment $5M for Tactical Fixed-Wing UAS
AeroVironment [AVAV] has received a $5.3 million contract from Customs and Border Protection to provide the Border Patrol with a hand-launched, fixed-wing unmanned aircraft system (UAS) for test and evaluation […]
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Homeland SecurityDHS, DoD, FAA Seek Industry Interest in Homeland Air Domain Awareness and Protection
The federal government is soliciting interest from industry for upcoming evaluations of technology for detecting, tracking, identifying and mitigating potential threats from small drones and other aircraft flying in the […]
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Unmanned SystemsHouse Committee Passes Bill Preventing DHS from Buying Chinese Drones
A bill passed unanimously through the House Homeland Security Committee would prevent numerous U.S. government agencies from purchasing drones manufactured in certain countries, including China. The Drone Origin Security Enhancement […]
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FAA Making Progress On Counter-UAS Plans
Members of the Federal Aviation Administration’s Drone Advisory Committee unanimously approved recommendations for the agency to consider regarding remote identification and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) security issues, which were highlighted […]
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ArmyUpcoming ALIAS Test To Demonstrate Autonomous Flight
The upcoming final flight test of the Aircrew Labor In-Cockpit Automation System (ALIAS), funded through the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), will feature remote or autonomous flight of a […]
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Homeland SecurityDHS, FAA Expect RFI This Week For Drone Security
The government this week plans to begin soliciting interest from industry for upcoming evaluations of technology for detecting, tracking, identifying and mitigating potential threats from small drones and other aircraft […]
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Homeland SecurityContract Awards
U.S. Government Customer Awards Hoverfly $10M for Tethered Drones Hoverfly Technologies Inc. says it has received a $10 million sole-source contract from an undisclosed U.S. government agency to provide the […]
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Homeland SecurityTech Developments
DroneShield UAS Detection System Scores Success at NCAA Football Game Australia’s DroneShield says its drone security technology was deployed at an NCAA Division I college football opening game to detect […]
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Homeland SecurityLocal Law Enforcers Need Authorities to Mitigate Drone Threats Near Airports, Report Says
To counter growing threats posed by small drones operating near airports, whether due to ignorance or criminal activity, state and local law enforcement agencies need legal authorities from Congress to […]