ZeroMark, a pioneering defense technology startup, has secured a $7 million seed funding round led by Ground Up Ventures and Andreessen Horowitz. This investment will expedite the development of ZeroMark's AI-powered auto-aiming system, transforming standard infantry rifles into highly effective counter-drone solutions, providing a "handheld Iron Dome" accessible to every … [Read more...] about ZeroMark Secures $7 Million Seed Funding to Revolutionize Counter-Drone Technology
Sentrycs Secures Multimillion-Dollar Deals to Protect Military Bases in Europe
Sentrycs, a global leader in counter-drone solutions, has announced significant strategic deals to enhance the protection of military bases in Europe. These multimillion-dollar agreements will see the deployment of Sentrycs' advanced counter-UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) solutions across multiple military sites. Based in Tel Aviv, Israel, Sentrycs specializes in cyber-based … [Read more...] about Sentrycs Secures Multimillion-Dollar Deals to Protect Military Bases in Europe
Leonardo DRS Awarded $26 Million Contract from NAVSEA for AN/SPQ-9B Radar Services
Leonardo DRS, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRS) announced today that it was awarded a contract from NAVSEA to provide AN/SPQ-9B radar design agent and engineering services. The contract includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value to more than $26 million. Under the contract, DRS will provide system engineering, software development, hardware design, installation, … [Read more...] about Leonardo DRS Awarded $26 Million Contract from NAVSEA for AN/SPQ-9B Radar Services
AeroVironment Selected for DARPA’s ANCILLARY Program
AeroVironment (AV) has been chosen by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to continue developing its X-Plane design, known as Wildcat, for the Advanced airCraft Infrastructure-Less Launch And RecoverY (ANCILLARY) program. Wildcat, a Group 3 vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) uncrewed aircraft system (UAS), is specifically designed for ship-based operations … [Read more...] about AeroVironment Selected for DARPA’s ANCILLARY Program
Jens Stoltenberg Urges U.S. to Lift Restrictions on Ukraine’s Use of American-Supplied Weapons Against Russia
As Jens Stoltenberg's ten-year tenure as NATO Secretary-General nears its conclusion, he has issued a significant and potentially contentious call to the United States. Stoltenberg urged the U.S. to lift its restrictions on Ukraine's use of American-supplied weapons, allowing them to strike military targets within Russia. This appeal is a clear critique of the current policy … [Read more...] about Jens Stoltenberg Urges U.S. to Lift Restrictions on Ukraine’s Use of American-Supplied Weapons Against Russia
NATO Countries Bordering Russia Unite to Construct Advanced “Drone Wall” for Enhanced Security
In a bold and strategic move to bolster their defenses against an increasingly unpredictable and aggressive Russia, NATO countries bordering the nation—namely the Baltic States, Finland, Norway, and Poland—have collectively agreed to construct a "drone wall." This innovative defense mechanism represents a significant leap in modern military strategy, aiming to integrate … [Read more...] about NATO Countries Bordering Russia Unite to Construct Advanced “Drone Wall” for Enhanced Security
Elbit Systems Ltd. has been awarded contracts $760 million for the supply of ammunition to the Israeli Ministry of Defense
Elbit Systems Ltd. has been awarded a series of contracts totaling approximately $760 million for the supply of ammunition to the Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMOD). These contracts will be executed over a two-year period. Elbit has previously reported that since the onset of the Swords of Iron war, there has been a significant increase in demand for its products and solutions … [Read more...] about Elbit Systems Ltd. has been awarded contracts $760 million for the supply of ammunition to the Israeli Ministry of Defense
CACI Provides Canadian Armed Forces with Counter-Uncrewed Aerial Systems Technology
RESTON, Va., May 20, 2024 - CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) announced today that it was selected by the Canadian Armed Forces to deploy counter-uncrewed aerial systems (C-UAS) that will defeat uncrewed aerial vehicle threats, including small drones, which have increasingly become more sophisticated and deadly. “Canada and its allies face ever-evolving threats at home and … [Read more...] about CACI Provides Canadian Armed Forces with Counter-Uncrewed Aerial Systems Technology
Counter UAS Technology Europe 2024: Echodyne to Address Key C-UAS Conference Amidst Rapid Expansion into European Market
As the proliferation of drones and UAS technologies continues within the region and Echodyne invests in growing its European team, it leads a discussion at the major C-UAS event LONDON, April 15, 2024 - Echodyne, the radar platform company, is excited to announce it will be addressing the second annual Counter UAS Technology Europe 2024 conference, taking place at the … [Read more...] about Counter UAS Technology Europe 2024: Echodyne to Address Key C-UAS Conference Amidst Rapid Expansion into European Market
Farnborough International Airshow 2024: Registration Now Open
14 March 2024 - Registration for the world’s leading and most international aerospace and defence event, Farnborough International Airshow 2024, is now open. Taking place 22-26 July 2024, the trailblazing event will see global aerospace and defence leaders return to Hampshire, United Kingdom, for five days of unrivalled opportunities to discover the latest pioneering … [Read more...] about Farnborough International Airshow 2024: Registration Now Open