The Department of Defense was able to address the situation to reopen the airspace. The airspace around the El Paso International Airport in Texas was temporarily closed earlier…
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Pentagon Announces Vendors to Compete for Drone Dominance Program Orders
“The Gauntlet” is launching Phase I of the Drone Dominance Program, with a $150 million investment in prototypes. The Pentagon released a list of 25 companies that will…
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Transportation Department Expands Drone Testing Locations
FAA designates new sites to support unmanned aircraft integration. The Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced two new Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) test…
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FEMA Awards Funding for Drone Security to States Hosting FIFA Matches
The grant program supports detection and response to unmanned aircraft threats. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently announced $250 million in grants to 11 states hosting FIFA…
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President Trump Now Says Ukraine Can Take Back Territories with NATO Help
He also said that European nations should shoot down Russian aircraft violating their airspace. After a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday, President Donald Trump stated…
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Commerce Department Seeks to Limit Chinese-Made Parts in Drones
Proposes regulation for communication technology supply chain. The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) within the Commerce Department has issued a proposed rule for potential regulations on foreign-made…
Read MoreFAA Expands Drone Restrictions in New Jersey
The agency adds areas to previous temporary flight restrictions. The Federal Aviation Administration expanded the temporary flight restriction (TFR) for certain unmanned craft in parts of New Jersey…
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Pentagon Launches Counter-Drone Strategy Amid Growing Threats
New initiatives address escalating drone incursions near U.S. bases and protect critical assets worldwide. The Pentagon announced a new strategy to counter the growing threat of unmanned aerial…
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FBI Issues Warning Against Pointing Lasers or Shooting at Suspected Drones
NSA spokesman said there’s no credible threat to national security. The Federal Bureau of Investigation in New Jersey along with the state police issued warnings not to point…
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Senate Majority Leader Works on Local Drone Detection Legislation
He urges DHS to deploy Robin Radar Systems in New York. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Sunday that he’s “working to pass a bill” for local…
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