UK’s EW UAS-jammer set for field testing
The Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapon (RFDEW) will be able to impact targets such as UAS up to 1km away by beaming radio waves to disrupt or damage critical electronic components.
The FAA has finally selected the six operators to run UAV test sites that will assist the integration of unmanned systems into the national airspace (NAS), following a delay in the decision-making of more than a year.
Winning bidders include: University of Alaska; the State of Nevada; Griffiss International Airport, New York; North Dakota Department of Commerce; Texas A&M University; and Virginia Tech University.
A total of 25 proposals were submitted from 24 states in February 2013 with the six successful bids being announced on 30 December. According to its original timeline, the FAA had hoped to select winning parties
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The Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapon (RFDEW) will be able to impact targets such as UAS up to 1km away by beaming radio waves to disrupt or damage critical electronic components.
Edge Autonomy has highlighted its advanced, silent electric propulsion and extended UAS endurance with propane fuel cells, designed to support SOF with crucial sensing and close air support capabilities.
Teal 2 UAV producer Red Cat has unveiled its strategic partnerships and advancements in drone technology in anticipation of the US Army’s decision on the Short-Range Reconnaissance (SRR) programme.
Russian forces in Ukraine have been employing multifaceted strategies to counteract drones, as a past reliance on large-scale electronic warfare has shifted towards diverse, localised countermeasures.
The service has been conducting various procurement and development efforts to integrate unmanned surface and underwater vehicles into its inventory.
Tekever has manufactured the AR3, AR4 and AR5 UAS with all systems sharing common electronics and software architecture, which has enabled the reuse of ground segment elements within the new ARX UAS.