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US moves to counter threats posed by drones

Arnold Pinto 11/12/2024 0

In military situations The US Department of Defence has announced that US Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin has signed a new, classified strategy to counter growing threats posed by unmanned systems, commonly called drones. The new strategy reinforces ongoing efforts to address this emerging

Defence & Security

Lockheed Martin and Anduril to track Middle East drone threats

Arnold Pinto 25/11/2024 0

After exercise in the US During the US Central Command’s Desert Guardian exercise at Fort Drum earlier this month, Lockheed Martin integrated its Q-53 multi-mission radar (MMR) with Anduril’s Lattice Command and Control (C2) environment. The exercise is part of a broader initiative to address critical gaps in detecting and tracking drone threats. David Kenneweg, […]

Logistics

Airbound secures $1.7 million for unique delivery drone technology development

Arnold Pinto 17/11/2024 0

Indian firms eyes last-mile logistics sector Airbound, an innovative drone technology startup based in Bengaluru, India, has announced a $1.7 million seed funding round led by Lightspeed, a global multi-stage venture capital firm headquartered in California, USA. The investment aims to support the development of what Airbound claims will be the world’s most efficient

Logistics

Dronamics gets €10 million in funding from European Innovation Council

Arnold Pinto 06/08/2024 0

Company set for start of commercial operations Dronamics, the world’s first cargo drone airline, has secured a €10 million equity investment from the European Innovation Council (EIC). This funding round follows an earlier €2.5 million grant awarded to the company in November 2022 under the EIC Accelerator programme. The agreement was formalised at the EIC […]

Aviation

Thales and Garuda Aerospace sign India drone operations pact

News Desk 2 31/07/2024 0

Thales leads in drone integration and UTM systems Thales, a global leader in aerospace technology, and Garuda Aerospace, a prominent Indian drone manufacturer, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance the safety and efficiency of uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) operations across India. The MoU, which will take effect in August 2024, outlines a […]