5 mars 2019 | International, Aérospatial, Sécurité

Weapon Makers Declare War on Drones

By Robert Wall

Arms makers are targeting the growing menace of drones at airports and on battlefields with a rush to develop new missile systems, radar jammers and laser cannons.

U.S. forces, along with Middle East allies and Russian troops, have been forced to confront hostile drone operations. Commercial flights at some of the world's busiest hubs—in New York, London and Dubai—have been grounded in recent months amid concerns that nearby drones could endanger airliners.

Complete article: https://www.wsj.com/articles/weapons-makers-declare-war-on-drones-11551627000

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Weapon Makers Declare War on Drones

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Defense Innovation Unit seeks modular test system to scale drone tech The notice comes as the Pentagon embarks on an ambitious plan to change the way it buys high-need capabilities to counter China’s military advantage.

USAF Logistics Chief Raises Urgent Warning On Surge Capacity | Aviation Week Network A recent internal study shows more than nine out of 10 repairs performed by the defense industry on U.S. Air Force aircraft are by a sole-source vendor, the service’s top logistics official said on April 28.

Upgraded Iron Dome Defeats Drones & Rockets In Test
The attacks by different types of threats was modeled on Iranian tactics. Now the US will get the same upgrades.

Defense Innovation Unit seeks modular test system to scale drone tech
The notice comes as the Pentagon embarks on an ambitious plan to change the way it buys high-need capabilities to counter China’s military advantage.

USAF Logistics Chief Raises Urgent Warning On Surge Capacity | Aviation Week Network
A recent internal study shows more than nine out of 10 repairs performed by the defense industry on U.S. Air Force aircraft are by a sole-source vendor, the service’s top logistics official said on April 28.