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Tech Developments

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, November 29th, 2016

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Elbit Systems Introduces Counter UAS SystemIsrael’s Elbit Systems [ESLT] has introduces ReDrone, which is designed to detect, identify, track and neutralize different types of drones that are flown within a range of radio frequency communication protocols. Elbit says ReDrone is a unique solution for closed airspaces, critical infrastructures, and other critical areas against hostile drones penetrating the protected perimeter. Elbit also offers SupervisIR, an infrared wide-area persistent surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance system that can be integrated and operating with…

Congress

All Future Systems Should Have Autonomy Features, Reed Says

Last week, Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) visited North Kingstown, R.I.-based Senesco, which is teaming with autonomous systems company Havoc to bid on the U.S. Navy’s Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel program. […]

Congress

Senate Appropriators Concerned With DoD’s Reconciliation Plan For Top FY ‘27 Priorities, Aide Says

Senate defense appropriators have concerns with the Pentagon’s decision to include key fiscal year 2027 funding priorities, such as critical munitions and drones production, among its request for $350 billion […]

Congress

With $1.5 Trillion Request, Army, Air Force, Navy’s Unfunded Lists Focus Solely On MILCON Projects

With the Trump administration’s push to massively increase defense spending to $1.5 trillion in fiscal year 2027, the Army, Air Force and Navy have eschewed submitting large unfunded priorities lists […]

Unmanned Systems

Bipartisan House Bill Would Give National Guard To Counter-Drone Authorities

Seeking to close gaps that may arise between state and local law enforcers in different jurisdictions, a bipartisan contingent of House members this week introduced a bill that would allow […]