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The $4.8 billion U.S. Army contract awarded Tuesday to Northrop Grumman for their Common Infrared Countermeasures (CIRCM) system signals a major expansion of an already critical program. The vital self-protection …
Multi-Billion Dollar Contract Signals Growing Demand for Advanced Countermeasures Read More
When it comes to systems-based drone defense, mobility, adaptability, cost-per-shot value, and combat effectiveness are just some of the factors planners are considering, whether for fast-tracking development of certain technologies, …
Choosing All-of-the Above: New Trends in Layered C-UAS Defense Read More
The New York Times is reporting that the new Air Force One, a luxury Boeing 747-8 given to the White House by the Qatari government, was left behind after its …
Countermeasures System Needed for New Air Force One is Standard Issue for Military and Heads of State Read More
A recent decision by the Pentagon to deploy high-energy laser and high-powered microwave counter-drone weapon systems to five U.S. military bases by the end of the year is a major …
Rising Demand for Directed Energy C-UAS as Drone Threat Spreads Beyond Battlefield Read More
Since the start of military operations against Iran, U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft have been participating in multiple missions, launching from the USS Abraham Lincoln and USS Gerald …
A Multi-Billion Dollar “Ghost” and the Rise of Electronic Attack Read More
Over the coming weeks, the big story for counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) procurement and operations will likely remain the U.S./Israeli joint attack on Iran and how military forces and neighboring …
With War in the Middle East, Counter-Drone Responds Read More
For years, U.S. and allied nation military planners have been seeking to improve planning, technology development and deployment of advanced systems for command, control and communications across all domains of …
Downing of U.S. F-15s and the Role of Joint All-Domain Command and Control Read More
At least this time we are getting a somewhat clearer picture of what has transpired. An unannounced use of counter-drone technology near El Paso, similar to an incident earlier this …
Counter-Drone Use Over U.S.-Mexico Border Once Again Raises Alarm Read More
Almost as soon as news of the emergency shutdown this morning of El Paso International Airport started spreading like wildfire came word that the measure had been lifted. Conflicting statements …
El Paso Airport Shutdown Draws Spotlight on Counter-Drone Technology Read More
Based on a selective picture of just the activity discussed in this post, the month of December saw multi-year purchases of C-UAS technology valued at well over $1 billion. This …
Over $1 Billion in December Purchases Closes Out Blockbuster 2025 for Counter-Drone Technology Read More