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By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, June 9th, 2020

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Dedrone's counter UAS technology includes radio frequency sensors. Photo: Dedrone

BlackBerry, Dedrone Partner on Drone Security BlackBerry Limited [BB] says it has partnered with airspace security company Dedrone to deliver counter-drone technology. Under the arrangement, Dedrone is integrating BlackBerry’s AtHoc software into its products to enable real-time secure alerts when a malicious or unauthorized drone is detected in an airspace. BlackBerry says that the software integration allows for the creation of automated highly targeted alerts based on a range of criteria, including flight zones, drone behavior, and user groups, for…

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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 […]