Marine Corps Pairs Autonomous M240 Turret w/ Expeditionary Air Defense

The calculus driving modern air defense has inverted in the last three years. Adversaries discovered that cheap drones can force defenders to spend six-figure interceptor missiles, and the math stopped working. The Marine Corps' answer is layered: keep electronic warfare as the first filter,...

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Introducing Thunder: Autonomous Attack Rotorcraft for the Near-Surface Fight

The proliferation of drones in land warfare has brought maneuver to a stalemate, extracting a significant toll in terms of both man and machine. Attack helicopters and their crews, long the lifeblood of maneuver warfare, are increasingly held at risk by a combination of loitering munitions, cheap...

By Eric G •

Joint Interagency Task Force 401 Publishes Counter-Drone Handbook

Joint Interagency Task Force 401 recently published a practical handbook designed to aid audiences across government, industry and academia in building a shared understanding of the drone threat and the basic principles of protecting against illicit drones. The task force developed the guide, tit...

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New Autonomous Monitor Prevents Drone Crashes in Real Time

University of Houston Engineer Develops Safety System to Protect Drones from Sudden HazardsKey Takeaways: A University of Houston engineer developed a real-time safety system that helps quadrotor drones avoid crashes. The new technology can prevent accidents caused by unexpected events like a gus...

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Logistik Unicorp – FPV Drone Accessories

During CANSEC Logistik Unicorp exhibited a family of accessories for the FOV drones being adopted by Western militaries. Items included the pack on the left with individual trays to hold drones. They’ve also developed a drone battery pouch and top kit pouch which are both MOLLE compatible a...

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