
January 17, 2024
BY Kratos
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DroneShield has produced its first EU-manufactured counter-drone systems, marking a key step in expanding its European manufacturing footprint. The move supports regional defense industrial goals, strengthens supply-chain resilience and enables European customers to access locally produced versions of the company's AI-powered CUAS technology
Skyfront has secured a U.S. Army contract to field its Perimeter 8 long-endurance hybrid-electric drone alongside Army units, integrating the aircraft into existing command-and-control networks and armored combat vehicles. The company will also train soldiers and instructors and provide ongoing sustainment. The first phase was completed during a three-week Colorado deployment with partner AeroIntel Systems, where soldiers flew the aircraft on beyond-visual-line-of-sight surveillance missions at ranges up to 10 miles.
Produced by UAS Magazine, the UAS Summit will provide a comprehensive overview of the unmanned aircraft systems industry while celebrating two decades of leadership in UAS development, deployment and technology.
Karman Space & Defense plans to open a new manufacturing facility in Utah to expand production of missile launch systems, counter-drone technology, and solid rocket motor components. The facility is expected to significantly increase capacity for Pentagon-designated critical munitions and begin operations in late 2026.
The U-C8600 and U-C8601 mission computers are built on Intel’s 14th generation Core Ultra architecture and are designed to deliver faster processing, improved graphics performance, and integrated AI acceleration for edge computing applications operating in harsh conditions.