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Oasis challenges US Army C-UAS contract award decision
https://www.unmannedairspace.info/counter-uas-systems-and-policies/oasis-challenges-us-army-c-uas-contract-award-decision/
Published: September 21, 2026 11:52
Oasis Systems LLC has filed a protest with the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) regarding a US Army contract award to Parsons. The USD
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Denmark purchases Weibel Scientific radars for military’s C-UAS effort
https://www.unmannedairspace.info/counter-uas-systems-and-policies/denmark-purchases-weibel-scientific-radars-for-militarys-c-uas-effort/
Published: September 21, 2026 10:55
The Danish Ministry of Defence’s Materiel and Procurement Agency (FMI) announced today (21 September) that it has acquired a number of radars from Weibel Scientific
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EASA proposes wide range of amended rules to tighten security of drone operations in the EU
https://www.unmannedairspace.info/uncategorized/easa-proposes-wide-range-of-amended-rules-to-tighten-security-of-drone-operations-in-the-eu/
Published: September 21, 2026 10:49
The European Union Safety Agency (EASA) has proposed a raft of amended rules for drone operators, manufacturers and Member States “with a view to enhancing
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US Air Force seeks C-UAS package to close vulnerability gaps
https://www.unmannedairspace.info/counter-uas-systems-and-policies/us-air-force-seeks-c-uas-package-to-close-vulnerability-gaps/
Published: September 21, 2026 10:30
The United States Air Force is looking to purchase 12 counter-uncrewed aerial system (C-UAS) capabilities, four passive RF detect, track and identify technologies, four portable
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Japan certifies first UTM service providers
https://www.unmannedairspace.info/uncategorized/japan-certifies-first-utm-service-providers/
Published: September 21, 2026 09:47
Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) has issued IDs to the first certified Drone Operation Management Service Providers (USPs) that meet the
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Ukraine reports successful deployment of new high-speed interceptor C-UAS drone
https://www.unmannedairspace.info/counter-uas-systems-and-policies/ukraine-reports-successful-deployment-of-new-high-speed-interceptor-c-uas-drone/
Published: September 21, 2026 09:16
By Philip Butterworth-Hayes The Ukrainian news agency Ukrinform reports that the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has “successfully used a Ukrainian interceptor against a Russian
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Ukraine, France and Slovenia discuss defending against jet-powered drones
https://www.unmannedairspace.info/counter-uas-systems-and-policies/ukraine-france-and-slovenia-discuss-defending-against-jet-powered-drones/
Published: September 21, 2026 08:29
Evgeniy Khmara, Ukraine’s Minister of Defence, has spoken with Catherine Vautrin, France’s Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs regarding air defence capabilities. Khmara
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Aviation officials get a taste of statewide BVLOS operations
https://www.unmannedairspace.info/uncategorized/aviation-officials-get-a-taste-of-statewide-bvlos-operations/
Published: September 21, 2026 08:07
The Northern Plains UAS Test Site (NPUASTS) and its partners hosted a beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations demonstration day on 16 September.
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Indra launches DRIZZLE C-UAS interceptor with “mother drone” airborne launch platform
https://www.unmannedairspace.info/counter-uas-systems-and-policies/indra-launches-drizzle-c-uas-interceptor-with-mother-drone-airborne-launch-platform/
Published: September 18, 2026 11:17
Indra has launched its DRIZZLE interceptor drone at UNVEX, an unmanned systems fair in Spain. “This unmanned system, of reduced size and weight, is capable
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SkyDrive, Verty partner to develop AAM flight ops, ATM and vertiports in South Korea
https://www.unmannedairspace.info/uncategorized/skydrive-verty-partner-to-develop-aam-flight-ops-atm-and-vertiports-in-south-korea/
Published: September 18, 2026 08:46
Japanese eVTOL developer SkyDrive has announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Verty, a South Korean company building an integrated operational
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Northrop Grumman announces progress in air defence/C-UAS proximity round accuracy
https://www.unmannedairspace.info/counter-uas-systems-and-policies/northrop-grumman-announces-progress-in-air-defence-c-uas-proximity-round-accuracy/
Published: September 18, 2026 08:37
Northrop Grumman reports it has recently completed an aeroballistic test for a new 50mm projectile for Raid Hunter™, its Gun-Based Air Defence (GBAD) system, validating
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JIATF-401 awards more than USD25 million for US Southern Command C-UAS capabilities
https://www.unmannedairspace.info/counter-uas-systems-and-policies/jiatf-401-awards-more-than-usd25-million-for-us-southern-command-c-uas-capabilities/
Published: September 18, 2026 08:22
The US defence department has awarded more than USD25 million to expand counter-uncrewed aerial system (C-UAS) capabilities supporting US Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) operations. The multiple
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The human-factors gap in detect-and-avoid procedures – what happens after detection?
https://www.unmannedairspace.info/uncategorized/the-human-factors-gap-in-detect-and-avoid-procedures-what-happens-after-detection/
Published: September 18, 2026 08:18
By Manuel Ignacio Pérez Pan A traffic alert can be entirely correct and still fail to prevent an unsafe encounter. The aircraft has been detected.
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AVI-SPL and Matternet partner on drone delivery for service logistics
https://www.unmannedairspace.info/latest-news-and-information/avi-spl-and-matternet-partner-on-drone-delivery-for-service-logistics/
Published: September 17, 2026 11:59
AVI-SPL and Matternet have partnered to deploy autonomous drone delivery for mission-critical service logistics in metropolitan markets. The companies said the partnership will combine AVI-SPL’s
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Leonardo unveils containerised Falcon Shield C-UAS system
https://www.unmannedairspace.info/counter-uas-systems-and-policies/leonardo-unveils-containerised-falcon-shield-c-uas-system/
Published: September 17, 2026 11:51
Leonardo has unveiled a containerised configuration of its Falcon Shield counter-uncrewed aerial system (C-UAS) capability, developed with Marshall Land Systems. The system, unveiled at Defence
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AEye and Swiftstrike AI to integrate lidar into C-UAS systems
https://www.unmannedairspace.info/counter-uas-systems-and-policies/aeye-and-swiftstrike-ai-to-integrate-lidar-into-c-uas-systems/
Published: September 17, 2026 11:47
US lidar company AEye and Swedish defence technology company Swiftstrike AI are to collaborate on integrating AEye’s STRATOS lidar sensor into Swiftstrike’s counter-uncrewed aerial system
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Skykraft appoints Rob Weaver as interim CEO
https://www.unmannedairspace.info/latest-news-and-information/skykraft-appoints-rob-weaver-as-interim-ceo/
Published: September 17, 2026 09:37
Australian space infrastructure company Skykraft has appointed Rob Weaver as interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 10 September 2026. Skykraft is a space-based air traffic
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Flyby Guys launches Drone Assistant regulatory intelligence platform
https://www.unmannedairspace.info/latest-news-and-information/flyby-guys-launches-drone-assistant-regulatory-intelligence-platform/
Published: September 17, 2026 09:32
Flyby Guys has launched Drone Assistant, a regulatory intelligence platform designed to help drone operators identify the rules applicable to specific operations and jurisdictions. The
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U-EXPAND project launches to advance U-space communications and surveillance
https://www.unmannedairspace.info/news-first/u-expand-project-launches-to-advance-u-space-communications-and-surveillance/
Published: September 17, 2026 09:30
The U-EXPAND project has officially launched in Rome, with a consortium led by D-Flight beginning a three-year programme to develop technologies supporting the expansion of
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EU updates mandatory safety reporting requirements for UAS and U-space
https://www.unmannedairspace.info/latest-news-and-information/eu-updates-mandatory-safety-reporting-requirements-for-uas-and-u-space/
Published: September 16, 2026 10:43
The European Commission has updated the categories of civil aviation safety events subject to mandatory reporting, introducing new requirements covering unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), U-space
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DroneShield completes C-UAS installation on US Army Infantry Squad Vehicles
https://www.unmannedairspace.info/counter-uas-systems-and-policies/droneshield-completes-c-uas-installation-on-us-army-infantry-squad-vehicles/
Published: September 16, 2026 10:42
DroneShield has completed installation and acceptance of its DroneSentry-X Mk2 counter-uncrewed aerial system (C-UAS) on US military Infantry Squad Vehicles (ISVs) under its Joint Interagency
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Airwise Solutions and UAS Sentry integrate drone detection and airspace platforms
https://www.unmannedairspace.info/latest-news-and-information/airwise-solutions-and-uas-sentry-integrate-drone-detection-and-airspace-platforms/
Published: September 16, 2026 10:39
Airwise Solutions and UAS Sentry have partnered to integrate UAS Sentry’s Nexus Remote ID detection capabilities with the Airwise Nexus platform. The integration will bring
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UK revises CAP 1616 to support the integration of drones and AAM
https://www.unmannedairspace.info/uncategorized/uk-revises-cap1616-to-support-the-integration-of-drones-and-aam/
Published: September 15, 2026 13:57
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has updated its Airspace Change Process following new government policy. The authority aims to “reduce red tape” and speed
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US DoD names industry participants demonstrating C-sUAS tech at Falcon Peak 26.2
https://www.unmannedairspace.info/counter-uas-systems-and-policies/us-dod-names-industry-participants-demonstrating-c-suas-tech-at-falcon-peak-26-2/
Published: September 15, 2026 11:07
In a 14 September announcement, the United States Department of Defense has named the industry participants supporting Falcon Peak 26.2, a US Northern Command and
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Airbility raises USD4.7M to fund C-UAS interceptor development
https://www.unmannedairspace.info/counter-uas-systems-and-policies/airbility-raises-usd4-7m-to-fund-c-uas-interceptor-development/
Published: September 15, 2026 10:55
Airbility has raised USD 4.7 million in Series A funding led by Sazze Partners to fund its interceptor programme. The round brings Airbility’s total funding
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British Army soldiers test new C-UAS tactics with shotgun and RF sensors combination
https://www.unmannedairspace.info/counter-uas-systems-and-policies/british-army-soldiers-test-new-c-uas-tactics-with-shotgun-and-rf-sensors-combination/
Published: September 15, 2026 10:24
Soldiers from the British Army’s 1st Battalion The Rifles have trialled a new approach to countering drone threats, combining acoustic and radio frequency sensors, section
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EuroUSC-Benelux becomes Unifly Compliance
https://www.unmannedairspace.info/uncategorized/eurousc-benelux-becomes-unifly-compliance/
Published: September 15, 2026 10:08
Unifly has rebranded EuroUSC-Benelux as Unifly Compliance, following its acquisition by Unifly in March. Under its new name, the organisation will continue to provide specialised,
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Quantum Systems expands to maritime domain
https://www.unmannedairspace.info/counter-uas-systems-and-policies/quantum-systems-expands-to-maritime-domain/
Published: September 15, 2026 09:58
Quantum Systems is connecting its existing autonomous operations in the air and on land with the maritime domain. It has introduced Seavex and Subvex, its
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UK’s project Halo Shield delivers passive C-UAS capability to British Army
https://www.unmannedairspace.info/counter-uas-systems-and-policies/uks-project-halo-shield-delivers-passive-c-uas-capability-to-british-army/
Published: September 15, 2026 09:10
UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) has provided details of Project Halo Shield, the British Army’s Experimentation and Trials Group (ETG) initiative to take passive counter-uncrewed aerial
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AirHub helps DronePort Rotterdam manage complex drone operations
https://www.unmannedairspace.info/uncategorized/airhub-helps-droneport-rotterdam-manage-complex-drone-operations/
Published: September 15, 2026 08:25
AirHub has announced a partnership with DronePort Rotterdam. AirHub’s platform connects mission planning, live operations, compliance and operational data at DronePort Rotterdam, helping operators manage
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VisionWave files patent for space-enabled AI C-UAS
https://www.unmannedairspace.info/counter-uas-systems-and-policies/visionwave-files-patent-for-space-enabled-ai-c-uas/
Published: September 14, 2026 13:25
VisionWave Holdings, Inc. has filed a US non-provisional patent application with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) describing ARGUS™, a proposed space-enabled, AI-driven counter-uncrewed
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Arbe Robotics’ Alerion radar enters C-UAS market
https://www.unmannedairspace.info/counter-uas-systems-and-policies/arbe-robotics-alerion-radar-enters-c-uas-market/
Published: September 14, 2026 13:09
Arbe Robotics has announced its entry into the counter-uncrewed aerial systems (C-UAS) market with the Alerion C-UAS radar. Alerion is a compact 4D imaging radar
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Beijing to ban UAS flights and storage from November 15
https://www.unmannedairspace.info/uncategorized/beijing-to-ban-uas-flights-and-storage-from-november-15/
Published: September 14, 2026 10:50
Beijing has introduced stricter drone regulations, banning all uncrewed flights as well as the possession and storage of existing devices. The new rules will take
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Freya Industries raises SEK 6M to expand drone detection business
https://www.unmannedairspace.info/counter-uas-systems-and-policies/freya-industries-raises-sek-6m-to-expand-drone-detection-business/
Published: September 14, 2026 10:30
Swedish drone detection company Freya Industries has closed a SEK 6 million (approx. EUR 500k) round that will fund orders and expansion through Europe. Foundry
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MBDA and WITU complete field trials for counter mass interceptor
https://www.unmannedairspace.info/counter-uas-systems-and-policies/mbda-and-witu-complete-field-trials-for-counter-mass-interceptor/
Published: September 14, 2026 09:53
MBDA and Polish research institute WITU are working to develop a counter mass interceptor (CMI). The supersonic missile is being designed to engage aerial threats
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Italian fire surveillance operation coordinates 5000 drone flights
https://www.unmannedairspace.info/uncategorized/italian-fire-surveillance-operation-coordinates-5000-drone-flights/
Published: September 14, 2026 08:56
Italian air navigation services provide, ENAV, announced on 12 September that ENAV Group companies D-Flights and Aiviewgroup carried out nearly 5,000 fire monitoring drone flights
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DroneShield adds AIM Defence’s Fractl laser to DroneSentry
https://www.unmannedairspace.info/counter-uas-systems-and-policies/droneshield-adds-aim-defences-fractl-laser-to-dronesentry/
Published: September 14, 2026 08:31
DroneShield is expanding its open counter-drone architecture to include AIM Defence’s Fractl high-power laser effector, adding to RF sensing, electronic warfare and command-and-control layers. Through
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GUAMobility progresses Oman’s AAM strategy
https://www.unmannedairspace.info/uncategorized/guamobility-progresses-omans-aam-strategy/
Published: September 14, 2026 07:58
French consultancy firm Global Urban Air Mobility (GUAMobility) has launched its second mission in the Sultanate of Oman as part of the development of the
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