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By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, February 4th, 2020

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Tech Developments

The RF-160 and RF-300 radio frequency sensors detect and locate drones based on their individual radio signals. Photo: Dedrone

Dedrone Introduces New RF Drone Detection Sensor Counter-drone solutions provider Dedrone has introduce the RF-160, an updated version of the company’s RF-100 radio frequency sensor for detecting small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS). The RF-160 provides increased detection range—out to 5 kilometers—a streamlined installation process, and integrated LTE. Dedrone says the new sensor quantifies how many drones are in the user’s airspace and provides dearly detection before they even take off. A separate sensor, the RF-300, provides localization and tracking of…

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Wicker Wants Legislation On DoD’s Equity Investments In Minerals Supply Chain

Legislation regarding equity investments by the Defense Department in critical mineral supply chains is needed to strengthen the larger defense industrial base and demonstrate to the “free market” that the […]

Congress

“Not Sure How They Get To Where They Wanna Be,” Calvert Says of $1.5 Trillion Defense Topline Proposal

As the federal government enters a third week of tardiness in a fiscal 2027 budget release, a big question is how the Pentagon will be able to spend $500 billion […]

Congress

Path Uncertain For $1.5 Trillion FY ‘27 Defense Topline After Trump Casts Doubt On Second Reconciliation Bill

The path to achieve the White House’s call for a $1.5 trillion defense topline in 2027 appears murkier now after President Donald Trump has cast doubt on the prospects of […]

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Senate Budget Dems Push For Defense Reconciliation Spending Details, Cite ‘Slush Fund’ Concerns

Democrats on the Senate Budget Committee have raised “significant concern” with the Pentagon’s move to classify reconciliation spending plans, urging the department to provide more public details on how the […]