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Roke launches low-cost anti-jam GNSS system for drones
Robotics

Roke launches low-cost anti-jam GNSS system for drones

Lower-cost drones and other platforms could gain anti-jam protection as Roke says its new system narrows a long-standing resilience gap.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
DroneShield, Defenture team up on mobile counter-UAS
Robotics

DroneShield, Defenture team up on mobile counter-UAS

Military buyers want mobile drone defences as the new tie-up aims to protect moving units from increasingly common UAS threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
DroneShield makes first Europe-built counter-drone unit
Drones

DroneShield makes first Europe-built counter-drone unit

Europe's push for sovereign defence supply chains is opening new orders for DroneShield as it begins local production for allied customers.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Global wire harness market set to hit USD $173.9bn
Robotics

Global wire harness market set to hit USD $173.9bn

Electrified vehicles, factory automation and renewable projects are expected to lift demand for organised wiring assemblies to USD $173.9 billion by 2036.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
AI & drone warfare reshape global conflict, index says
Artificial Intelligence

AI & drone warfare reshape global conflict, index says

Peacefulness has fallen for a 12th straight year, as conflict deaths, drone attacks and military spending all hit record highs.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Getac launches rugged ZX80W tablets in ANZ markets
Drones

Getac launches rugged ZX80W tablets in ANZ markets

Field teams in Australia and New Zealand gain Windows 11 tablets that can run offline in remote sites, hazardous zones and harsh conditions.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Motorola to buy D-Fend Solutions for USD $1.5 billion
Surveillance

Motorola to buy D-Fend Solutions for USD $1.5 billion

The acquisition will expand Motorola's security push as regulators and customers intensify efforts to counter rogue drones without disrupting approved flights.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • This month
ESET links China-aligned hacks to oil, Syria & tech
Robotics

ESET links China-aligned hacks to oil, Syria & tech

The report says Chinese threat groups are now tracking oil, reconstruction and strategic technologies across Venezuela, Syria, South Korea and the Gulf.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Connected drone ecosystems reshape public safety ops
Drones

Connected drone ecosystems reshape public safety ops

Fragmented drone systems are slowing emergency decisions as agencies juggle multiple platforms, sensors and command tools in fast-moving incidents.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Notch launches steerable drone antennas to boost range
Drones

Notch launches steerable drone antennas to boost range

Operators can extend links without changing radios, as the new antennas steer energy where it is needed and cut wasted signal.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Airport security urged to speed up perimeter response
Drones

Airport security urged to speed up perimeter response

Breaches in Canada and Australia are exposing a wider airport security gap, as trespassers can still reach aircraft before responders arrive.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
DroneShield & Terma agree counter-drone collaboration
Drones

DroneShield & Terma agree counter-drone collaboration

Rising demand for layered anti-drone defences could open new defence contracts as DroneShield and Terma test joint systems in key regions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

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ITS America conference in Detroit sets attendance record
Smart Cities

ITS America conference in Detroit sets attendance record

More than 3,000 delegates came to Detroit as the four-day event showcased connected transport technology and city streets used for live demonstrations.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
UK urged to back start-ups beyond the prototype stage
Drones

UK urged to back start-ups beyond the prototype stage

British founders risk losing advanced technologies to overseas backers as support dries up after prototypes are proven.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last week
EY & Lalamove team up on Hong Kong drone logistics
Unified Communications

EY & Lalamove team up on Hong Kong drone logistics

Hong Kong's low-altitude economy could gain new momentum as the pair map out drone-and-road delivery models for major enterprise clients.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
ITS America unveils Detroit 2026 transport conference
Smart Cities

ITS America unveils Detroit 2026 transport conference

More than 3,000 transport leaders will gather in Detroit next year as the programme expands to cover cybersecurity, AI and autonomous shuttles.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month
DroneShield to guard Kansas City airspace for World Cup
Smart Cities

DroneShield to guard Kansas City airspace for World Cup

The multi-agency system will give police continuous visibility over low-altitude airspace as drone activity rises around World Cup venues and transport hubs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month