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Homeland Security

Tech Developments

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, June 9th, 2020

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Tech Developments

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…

Congress

Warren And Sheehy Renew Call for “Right to Repair” In NDAA

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Sen. Timothy Sheehy (R-Mont.), two members of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), are renewing their call for “Right to Repair” language in the National […]

HASC Looks To Restrict USV Deliveries Without Navy CONOPS And Strategy

The House Armed Services Committee’s (HASC) fiscal year 2027 defense policy draft bill aims to restrict the Navy’s use of unmanned surface vessels (USV) until it decides on key factors […]

Congress

Gaps In Army’s Tactical Counter-Drone Capabilities Remain Concern Of HASC

A draft defense policy bill released this week says the Army is fielding counter-drone capabilities for defense of fixed sites and maneuver forces but suggests that troops at the lowest […]

Army

HASC Wants Closer Look At Army’s SBMC Program, Cites Avoiding Past IVAS Missteps

The House Armed Services Committee (HASC) wants a closer look at the Army’s Soldier Borne Mission Command (SBMC) effort, citing support for the development program while expressing caution to avoid […]