
DroneGun Mk4 handheld drone defeat system //DroneShield
November 29, 2023
BY DroneShield
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Innoviz Technologies is expanding its automotive LiDAR platform into the defense market through its new Perciz brand, announcing partnerships with six Israeli counter-UAS integrators. The company says the technology is being used for drone detection, tracking and classification and has already generated initial sales.
MatrixSpace AI Systems Vice President and General Manager Matt Kling has joined the Security Industry Association's Drone Security Subcommittee, where he will contribute the company's expertise in AI-powered counter-UAS technologies to support industry collaboration, policy development and secure airspace initiatives.
Innoviz Technologies and AeroNous Solutions partnered to integrate LiDAR technology into AeroNous' counter-drone command-and-control platform, adding centimeter-level 3D localization to improve tracking and response to aerial threats.
AeroVironment won a $30.9 million contract through NATO's procurement agency to supply Germany with advanced Puma unmanned aircraft systems, expanding the country's reconnaissance capabilities under the LARUS program.
TB2 Aerospace successfully demonstrated its DROPS autonomous cargo delivery system for the U.S. Air Force's 820th Base Defense Group, using unmanned aircraft to autonomously deliver 22-pound payloads during airfield defense operations. The demonstration marks a key milestone under the company's AFWERX STTR Phase II contract supporting autonomous logistics for Agile Combat Employment missions.