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Public Safety Tech Company Axon To Acquire Counter-Drone Supplier Dedrone

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, May 7th, 2024

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Public Safety Tech Company Axon To Acquire Counter-Drone Supplier Dedrone

Dedrone tactical counter-drone technology. Photo: Dedrone

Axon [AXON] on Tuesday said it has agreed to acquire counter-drone and airspace security company Dedrone, adding a new capability to the public safety technology company’s product roadmap. Terms of the deal, which is expected to close in the second half of 2024, were not disclosed. Dedrone radio frequency-based counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) solutions are being used by Ukrainian forces in their war against Russia, and are deployed worldwide at more than 800 sites, including airports and stadiums, and with…

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