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03 Sep 25. C-UAS laser company Aurelius closes USD10m seed round. Aurelius Systems, a US defence technology company developing low-cost, high-powered laser systems that neutralize drone threats, announced today the close of its USD10m seed round, co-led by General Catalyst and Draper Associates. This funding will enable Aurelius to scale operations and accelerate development of its next-generation laser platform, designed to safeguard critical infrastructure and frontline forces from rapidly evolving UAS threats, said the company in a press release.
“The funding comes at a moment when drone warfare is transforming the global security landscape,” said the company. “Small unmanned aerial systems, particularly Group 1 and Group 2 drones, are being deployed at scale by both militaries and irregular forces. These threats are not just increasing in number but also in intelligence, speed, and lethality. For every thousand-dollar drone in the sky, defenders are often forced to respond with weapons that cost thousands of times more. The economic imbalance is unsustainable, and the tools to meet these threats have not kept pace with the urgency of the battlefield.
“Aurelius’ autonomous laser defence system changes that equation. Its fully autonomous, low-cost laser platform identifies, tracks, and eliminates drones in real time. The entire system, including its autonomy stack, advanced optics, and directed energy source, is integrated into a single compact unit. No remote operator. No million-dollar missile. Just a fraction-of-a-dollar cost per shot, delivered with speed, precision, and repeatability.
For more information: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250902984268/en/Aurelius-Systems-Raises-%2410-Million-to-Bring-Autonomous-Laser-Defense-to-the-Battlefield-In-Round-Led-by-General-Catalyst-Draper-Associates (Source: www.unmannedairspace.info)
08 Sep 25. Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) welcomed CRFS Limited and CRFS, Inc. (together, CRFS), a global leader in radio frequency (RF) intelligence technology, as part of its acquisition of Silvus Technologies. CRFS’ innovative solutions empower defence agencies and intelligence communities to detect and geolocate RF signals in congested and contested environments; technology that strongly complements Motorola Solutions’ global leadership in mission-critical communications.
The acquisition comes at a time when demand for RF intelligence is accelerating across global defence operations, where superiority in the electromagnetic spectrum and the ability to rapidly geolocate signals of interest are decisive factors for mission success. CRFS’ advanced RF technology is engineered for the toughest environments and provides vital intelligence that is processed at the edge to enable rapid situational awareness and accelerate decision making.
“Motorola Solutions understands the imperative for the front line to have accurate intelligence that informs decisions at the speed of the mission,” said Jack Molloy, executive vice president and COO, Motorola Solutions. “CRFS’ advanced electromagnetic sensing and software-defined capabilities are a powerful complement to our own, and together, we plan to build even more powerful solutions that can deliver actionable RF intelligence to military and national security customers worldwide.”
“CRFS was founded to develop the best possible deployable systems for RF detection and geolocation, and we believe if it emits or transmits, we can find it,” said Nick Balon of CRFS. “We are excited to join Motorola Solutions. We share the same dedication to designing extraordinary communications technologies that can empower defence agencies and help protect national security. It’s a powerful mission that drives and inspires us all, and I look forward to our future together.”
04 Sept 25. Safran Defense and Space, Inc. (Safran DSI) announced the acquisition of Attollo Engineering, a California-based company with 60 employees specializing in compact, high-performance imaging and laser sensing solutions. The acquisition will strengthen Safran DSI’s product offerings by enhancing its capabilities in advanced imaging and sensing technologies.
Attollo Engineering, based in Camarillo, California, specializes in shortwave infrared (SWIR) and midwave infrared (MWIR) imaging systems and laser sensing technologies. Known for its small pixel pitch sensors with advanced functionality, Attollo delivers innovative solutions at the cutting edge of small sensor cores and laser imaging to the defense, aerospace, and commercial sectors.
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Attollo’s expertise in miniaturized imaging and laser sensing systems will complement and expand Safran DSI’s existing product lines by enhancing situational awareness, target detection, and surveillance capabilities for military and aerospace applications. The integration will accelerate the development of American-made next-generation solutions to meet the evolving demands of U.S. government and commercial partners. Post-acquisition, Attollo will continue to operate as a merchant supplier of key sensors and subsystems across defense and commercial markets.
“Attollo’s technology broadens Safran DSI’s reach across multiple platforms, enabling faster, more accurate execution no matter the mission,” said Joe Bogosian, president and CEO of Safran DSI. “Attollo’s advanced infrared and laser sensing technologies and cameras will significantly expand our U.S. customers’ capabilities in intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions.”
Michael MacDougal, CEO of Attollo Engineering, said, “We are excited to join Safran DSI and contribute our imaging technologies to deliver cost-effective, mission-critical solutions for the defense and aerospace sectors. This acquisition will allow us to expand service to our current customers and gain exposure to support new customers.”
“We are proud to be investing in jobs and cutting-edge technology in California. As a subsidiary of Safran DSI, Attollo Engineering will maintain its operations in Camarillo while forging synergies with Safran and Safran DSI’s global resources and technical expertise,” Joseph Bogosian added. “By joining forces, we will accelerate our drive for innovation and building the future.”
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3bn euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. (Source: PR Newswire)
05 Sep 25. South Korea’s Pablo Air to merge with defence manufacturer VOLk. The merger places Pablo Air among the few Asian companies that can integrate AI swarm intelligence with mass production certified for defence. Air is set to merge with defence components producer VOLK. The merger will position Pablo Air among a select group of Asian companies that can combine advanced swarm intelligence with defence-certified mass production capabilities. Shareholders approved the merger on 22 August 2025, with the finalisation set for 27 September the same year. This move will mark Pablo Air’s expansion into the global defence and uncrewed systems market, which currently stands at an annual value of $30bn and is expected to exceed $80bn by 2030. VOLK, established in 1983, specialises in producing control systems, drive units, and military-grade actuator equipment for the South Korean armed forces. Pablo Air plans to leverage this manufacturing experience alongside its AI-based swarm coordination technology to enhance production of its PabloM defence drone series. This series encompasses loitering munitions, reconnaissance drones, and multi-functional inspection systems. VOLK reported a revenue increase of 11% to $24m in 2024 and anticipates revenues of $29m in 2025. PABLO AIR CEO Kim Young-Joon said: “This merger allows us to pair advanced swarm intelligence with proven defence manufacturing expertise. It gives us the innovation and production scale required to compete with leading US and European drone makers and to meet the essential requirements of global defence contracts.” Earlier in 2025, Pablo Air reached Level 4 Swarm technology capability, enabling multiple drones to connect in real-time, exchange sensor data, make AI-based collective decisions, and execute coordinated missions with limited human intervention. This technological advancement was demonstrated during live exercises with the Korean Army and presented at the Weapons Systems Development Conference organised by the Air Force. (Source: naval-technology.com)
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SPX CommTech, part of SPX Technologies Inc, innovates specialised technologies within the Radio Frequency (RF) spectrum to ensure a smarter, more secure future for all. Formed by TCI and ECS, SPX CommTech’s Battlespace portfolio enables defence and security teams to detect, defeat and exploit RF signals to enhance communications intelligence (COMINT) and counter unmanned aerial systems (Counter-UAS). Additionally, its Tactical Data Link portfolio allows intelligence gathering agencies, special forces, emergency response, and security teams to securely and reliably transfer video and data between enabled-aircraft and ground teams over long distances for airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR).
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