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09 May 24. Canada reiterates development of Arctic over the horizon radar. Bill Blair, Canada’s Defence Minister, laid out plans for future NORAD modernisation following the nation’s allocation of $29.2bn in 2022.
In a speech addressing the Canadian Global Affairs Institute conference on the modernisation of North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), the Canadian Minister of National Defence Bill Blair laid out plans to deepen the Canadian-US aerospace warning and detection partnership.
“We are deepening our commitment to the extraordinary defence partnership that Canada and the United States share. It’s a relationship unlike any other in the world,” he stated.
“This means building a new Arctic over the horizon radar capability that will vastly improve our ability to detect threats from the North.”
Funds have already been allocated toward this effort in 2022, amounting to C$40bn ($29.2bn). However, Blair now aims to mobilise these funds to develop “several interoperable over the horizon radars across the two nations.”
He pointed out that this growing endeavour will provide “our decision-makers a clear 360-degree picture of incoming threats.”
Blair touched on the uncertain security climate in which the North American region is not securely protected by its oceanic distance from the rest of the world. In his speech, he referred to the numerous Chinese spy balloons that infringed Canadian, US and supposedly South American airspace in an effort to attain intelligence back in February 2023.
“Many of you will recall, a Chinese surveillance balloon violated our sovereignty and we’ve been seeing a growing number of Chinese dual purpose research vessels and surveillance platforms incurred into our region. To contend with these threats, I want to acknowledge to you all we’ve got some work to do. We’ve actually got a great deal of work to do.”
A new NORAD pledge
The Minister added that Canada will upgrade its existing infrastructure in sites at Inuvik, Yellowknife, Iqaluit and Goose Bay. “We’re of course doing that in consultation with indigenous and Northern partners,” he added.
Currently, there are 1,000 Canadian personnel employed on the NORAD mission across North America.
Moreover, the country provides fighter aircraft on alert status as part of the organisation during normal operations, and also operates and maintains the Canadian portion of the North Warning System as well as three of the mentioned forward operating locations.
Building on an updated national strategy
This announcement comes off the back of the Canadian Government’s latest C$52bn investment over the next two decades to equip its Armed Forces amid the uncertain security environment playing out on the world stage.
Specifically, Canada will start to invest C$8.1bn over the next five years, and C$73bn over the next two decades.
Within these new funds, NORAD will benefit directly from a new satellite ground station in the Arctic worth C$222m, besides all the trappings of an expanded F-35A fighter fleet among other things, “most these new platforms will reach initial operating capability between 2026 and 2030,” Blair predicted. (Source: army-technology.com)
09 May 24. The USAF and Boeing are close to resolving a pricing disagreement that has held up a deal for the first two E-7 Wedgetail planes, and a final agreement could materialize within weeks, the Air Force’s top acquisition official said Wednesday.
The Air Force initially estimated it would cost $2.1 billion for the rapid prototyping program, but Boeing’s own projections were around double the service’s planned costs, Andrew Hunter said.
The final agreement “will be higher than our original estimate. I think we understand now that that is necessary,” he told reporters after a congressional hearing.
But the Air Force still believes it will be able to get a good deal that doesn’t simply split the difference between the two parties’ initial proposals.
“We think we can substantially improve over what Boeing offered us. I would say we will not meet in the middle,” Hunter said. He added that while the costs of the rapid prototyping portion of the program will increase, “we aren’t currently projecting a significant difference in the cost of production,” though that could change as the service gleans more data.
Boeing said in a statement, “We are partnering with the US Air Force to deliver this critical capability and are working diligently to reach an agreement.”
The Air Force awarded Boeing a $1.2 billion contract for the Wedgetail in 2023 under an undefinitized contract action, or UCA, which allows work to start while the parties iron out final contract details such as pricing and schedule. The agreement covers the first two prototypes, with a plan to transition the program into production and field a total of 26 Wedgetails by 2032.
But negotiations between Boeing and the Air Force hit a stumbling block over price, Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said in February. Hunter said then that the planemaker had projected a large amount of non-recurring engineering required to meet US specifications, driving up costs.
At the same time, billions in cost overruns on fixed-price defense programs and an ongoing safety crisis in its commercial planes unit has forced Boeing executives to underscore the importance of “contract discipline,” with leaders publicly stating that the company will not enter into fixed-price development contracts or agreements that could further put Boeing in financial peril.
The hold up in negotiations forced the Air Force to delay procurement funding slated to begin in fiscal 2025, as it did not have a design firmly under contract, Hunter said. However, the Air Force still believes Boeing will be able to deliver the first prototype aircraft in FY27
“It would not have been possible to project it to enter procurement [in FY25] when we didn’t even have a definitized prototyping contract that we felt like we could stand behind and say, ‘This is an affordable capability,’” he said. “We’re much closer to that. And we’ll have an opportunity to revisit how we ramp into production with the next budget.”
Beginning work for a program under a UCA isn’t optimal, Hunter said, and the Air Force understood entering into the agreement with Boeing that it would be better to “understand the full parameters” of a contract before starting the program. But service officials felt like it was the best course of action so that it could replace the E-3 AWACS early warning and control plane as soon as possible, he added.
The E-3’s engines are set to reach their end of life around 2030, Lt. Gen. Richard Moore, the Air Force’s deputy chief of staff for plans and programs, said during the hearing. (Source: Defense News Early Bird/Breaking Defense.com)
09 May 24. Quantum-Systems Debuts Long-Range, Long-Endurance VTOL UAS. Quantum-Systems is debuting its long-range, long-endurance VTOL UAS – Reliant – at SOF Week in Tampa, Florida this week. The Group 2 platform delivers over 10 hours of endurance and provides persistent Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) and Target Acquisition (TA) in contested, demanding environments. Reliant joins the Family of Systems comprised of the mid-range, mid-endurance UAS – Vector – and short-range, short-endurance UAS – Twister. Reliant, Vector and Twister are interoperable, making simultaneous operation and coordination of multiple UAS possible for joint UAS missions.
Dave Sharpin,CEO at Quantum Systems Inc., told UAS VISION: “Reliant is the latest addition to our family of VTOL Uncrewed Aircraft Systems. Our goal in developing Reliant is to provide our customers with Group 3 UAS mission system capabilities in a Group 2-sized aircraft and operational footprint.”
Reliant is a fixed-wing, long-range vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) UAS designed for beyond-line- of-sight ISR/RSTA missions in inaccessible, denied environments. It merges the agility of rotary wing aircraft with the efficiency of fixed-wing models to deliver more than 10 hours of endurance. The easily transportable system features a two- case mission pack-out and can be operational in less than 10 minutes with no tools required. Reliant features a secondary payload bay for additional ISR sensor integration and greater mission versatility. Reliant has a flight time of 4 hours on its Li-Po Batteries alone, which rises to 10+ hours using Internal Combustion- based Hybrid-Electric Drive. Maximum cruise speed is 60 mph and payload capacity is 3 kg / 6.6 lbs. Length is7.8 ft / 2.37 m and wingspan is 12.8 ft / 3.9 m. (Source: UAS VISION)
09 May 24. Cuashub.com said today that Ondas Iron-Drone Raider Secures Initial Purchase Order. Ondas Holdings Inc., a supplier of private industrial wireless networks alongside commercial drone and automated data solutions, announced that it has received an inaugural purchase order for its Iron-Drone Raider counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) from an Israeli defense firm. The Iron-Drone Raider System is a unique, AI-integrated interception drone system that enables the neutralization of hostile drones to protect borders and infrastructure. Following thorough testing and integration, Ondas expects subsequent orders from this client and others.
At the beginning of 2023, Airobotics, a subsidiary of Ondas, acquired Iron Drone Ltd’s assets and introduced the inaugural Iron-Drone Raider system under Airobotics’ banner. Subsequently, in August of last year, the Israel Innovation Authority (IIA) granted funding to bolster the system’s advancement and augment its functionalities.
“This order is a major advance for our Ondas Autonomous Systems business unit as we drive commercialization of our Iron-Drone Raider C-UAS platform,” said Eric Brock, Chairman and CEO of Ondas. “Our Airobotics team has demonstrated its exceptional capabilities by rapidly enhancing the Iron-Drone Raider platform for new market requirements tailored for military deployments. We believe this system offers best-in-class specifications and will help protect borders and critical infrastructure assets not only in Israel, but also many other countries worldwide.”
Ondas assesses that the rise of small and autonomous drones poses an escalating threat. The Iron-Drone Raider platform offers a distinctive solution, effectively neutralizing these threats at a reasonable cost without causing collateral damage. Leveraging onboard AI technologies, the system identifies, locates, tracks, and intercepts hostile drones, seamlessly integrating with various drone detection systems. The Raider, an agile autonomous drone, is armed with interception mechanisms. Complementing this is a highly automated docking station, adept at simultaneously handling multiple hostile drone targets. Following each mission, the Raider returns to its initial position, ready for reuse.
https://cuashub.com/en/content/ondas-iron-drone-raider-secures-initial-purchase-order/?_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8EjKPToDnsPq-GQbOqiz3jz_QcZc_1EGRoO3zRIwvRDCYhoZIP7G927IDBwFSKrwqk1Tkbx2LX4l0ZjF12vkcy5VzSYPPu5fjPLgd2KTcWRpe7Gd4&_hsmi=306328096#utm_campaign=C-UAS%20Hub%20General&utm_medium=email&utm_content=306328096&utm_source=hs_email (Source: https://cuashub.com/)
07 May 24. DSA 2024: Chinese manufacturer showcases aperture radar jammer. Chinese manufacturer QuanLian T&E (Hainan) International Trade Co Ltd showcased a jamming system for synthetic aperture radars (SARs) at the Defence Services Asia (DSA) 2024 exhibition held in Kuala Lumpur from 6 to 9 May. This is the first time the system is displayed outside the home country, the manufacturer informed Janes. The system counters SARs and reduces the probability of detection. It provides warning of SAR transmissions and jams it. The equipment is designed for protection against X-band frequencies (8–12 GHz). It consists of an antenna module and a signal processing module and can operate in electronic support (ES) and electronic attack (EA) modes. The ES receiver of the system continuously monitors SAR signal emissions in the X-band and provides the SAR reconnaissance warning. The ES receiver has -60 dBm sensitivity to detect SAR emissions with 360º azimuth coverages. The EA system jams the SAR systems using a coherent suppression method. The jammer also operates in X-band frequencies with a bandwidth of 1 GHz. (Source: Janes)
08 May 24. Korean Air sells five jets to U.S. aerospace firm Sierra Nevada. Korean Air (003490.KS), will sell five of its planes to U.S. aerospace firm Sierra Nevada Corporation, the airline said in an exchange filing on Wednesday. Sierra Nevada recently won a $13bn U.S. Air Force contract to develop a successor to the E-4B Nightwatch, known as the Doomsday plane due to its ability to survive a nuclear war and act as a command and control centre during emergencies. Sierra Nevada did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The Korean Air planes being sold are four-engined Boeing 747-8s, a source familiar with the matter said. The four current E-4 planes, which have been in service since the 1970s, are modified Boeing 747-200s. The sale, valued at 918bn Korean won ($674m), is in line with Korean Air’s medium to long-term plan to dispose of older aircraft and replace them with newer generation ones, the Korean Air filing said. Korean Air will sell the planes in September 2025, the filing said. (Source: Reuters)
08 May 24. Cuashub.com said today that AeroDefense, a leading American drone detection hardware and software manufacturer, announced its SAFETY Act Designation by the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of SAFETY Act Implementation. This achievement underscores AeroDefense’s success in protecting public gatherings, critical infrastructure, and sensitive sites from aerial threats.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies (SAFETY) Act of 2002 is a significant part of the United States’ response to the threat of terrorism, particularly following the events of September 11, 2001. The SAFETY Act was designed to encourage the development and deployment of effective anti-terrorism technologies and offers liability protections for providers and users of these technologies.
Originally recognized as an approved technology under the Developmental Testing and Evaluation (DT&E) category in 2019, AeroDefense has since demonstrated the effectiveness and reliability of its AirWarden™ system. This airspace security solution detects, identifies, and tracks drone and pilot activity. AeroDefense was the first drone detection company to receive SAFETY Act recognition five years ago. The transition to the Designation category is a significant milestone highlighting AeroDefense’s tangible contribution to public safety since its DT&E award.
To be eligible for SAFETY Act protections, technologies must undergo a rigorous application and evaluation process. With this Designation, AirWarden users can have even greater confidence in deploying its systems, knowing they are utilizing a DHS-recognized technology that not only enhances safety but also limits liability in the event of a terrorist attack involving drones.
Linda Ziemba, founding CEO of AeroDefense, stated, “We’re honored that our DT&E award has led to our Designation status from DHS – a testament to our continued dedication to innovation and safety in this vital field.”
AeroDefense provides a full suite of passive Radio-Frequency (RF) based drone detection service layers to alert when drones and/or their controllers enter protected airspace. AeroDefense AirWarden solutions leverage the Federal Aviation Administration Remote ID rule, which is now widely implemented.
https://cuashub.com/en/content/aerodefense-achieves-dhs-safety-act-designation/?_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9vFH9JZsoAaW1BqSA70XOJl8k2doQlI11dMq40hQIlBM4kD8x48tPmCXAO9lcKAYEK4LGTx7jo501_3sY_QqUKz5yZLPL7h5q4cfhffxgL2JtSDkE&_hsmi=306140420#utm_campaign=C-UAS%20Hub%20General&utm_medium=email&utm_content=306140420&utm_source=hs_email (Source: https://cuashub.com/)
08 May 24. Cuashub.com said today that First Tranche of DoD Replicator Program Includes C-UAS Tech. Earlier this week, Deputy Secretary Hicks announced the capabilities and the selection of a system slated for accelerated deployment under the initial phase of the Replicator initiative, which concentrates on deploying all-domain attritable autonomous (ADA2) systems. The Department has secured funding totaling around $500m for Fiscal Year 2024, comprising roughly $300m from the defense appropriations bill for FY 2024, bolstering the Department’s reprogramming request and additional funds identified through existing authorities and Defense-wide channels. In the President’s Budget for 2025, the Department has proposed a similar allocation, and efforts will be made to collaborate with Congress to secure support for this request. These investments bring together a diverse array of capabilities from both traditional and nontraditional technology entities, including system vendors, component manufacturers, and software developers.
“I am pleased to announce that the Department will begin investing in scalable production for these critical capabilities,” said Hicks. “We are taking an important step toward strengthening our defense and technology industrial base. And, we are demonstrating the Department’s ability to break down barriers to scaling innovation at speed not just for ADA2 systems, but in our ability to develop new capabilities and processes for the Department and key stakeholders, including Congress.”
The initial set of Replicator capabilities encompasses uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs), uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), and counter-uncrewed aerial systems (C-UAS) of diverse sizes and payloads sourced from various traditional and non-traditional vendors.
Specifically, the Department will expedite the deployment of the Switchblade-600 loitering munition in the aerial domain, manufactured by AeroVironment Inc., headquartered in Simi Valley, CA. The proven effectiveness of U.S.-supplied Switchblade drones, as demonstrated in Ukraine, underscores their value, and this system will enhance the capabilities available to U.S. forces.
In the maritime sphere, the Department is broadening the vendor pool for uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) through the recently introduced Production-Ready, Inexpensive, Maritime Expeditionary (PRIME) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO). This CSO process enables both U.S. and international companies to propose technologies to the Department through an expedited pathway for prototype contract consideration. Initiated on January 30, 2024, the PRIME CSO attracted over one hundred applications from commercial technology firms. With funding secured for Fiscal Year 2024, the Department will award multiple contracts this summer.
Additionally, the first batch of Replicator capabilities encompasses certain classified features, including those in the maritime domain and others within the C-UAS portfolio.
Since Deputy Secretary Hicks introduced the Replicator initiative with its initial emphasis on ADA2 systems slightly over seven months ago, the Department has undertaken a comprehensive effort to align senior leaders towards a unified vision. This effort involves identifying and validating critical joint operational gaps and expeditiously deploying solutions within 18-24 months. Simultaneously, the Department is gearing up to introduce the next set of capabilities to augment the ADA2 portfolio.
https://cuashub.com/en/content/first-tranche-of-dod-replicator-program-includes-c-uas-tech/?_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_TSQkhdjdR-xhu_bSJAVzatkKsu9-oJmd80_sRB8h-Xcpp0BZynZytw2vUJVOwXPk-huN7tu8OmtQyaU0AsJINy1GaZYcvD00C7Ax4Ntu-BVC6V-k&_hsmi=306140420#utm_campaign=C-UAS%20Hub%20General&utm_medium=email&utm_content=306140420&utm_source=hs_email (Source: https://cuashub.com/)
07 May 24. BAE Systems, Kongsberg eyeing upgrade to Marine Corps’ ACV centered on battlefield awareness. The capabilities the companies described as part of the ICS are similar to what Pentagon officials have said is needed for Joint All Domain Command and Control.
BAE Systems is independently testing how a command and control suite, built by Norwegian defense contractor Kongsberg and dubbed the Integrated Combat Solution, could increase Marines’ ability to see across the battlefield in the service’s new Amphibious Combat Vehicle, officials from both companies told Breaking Defense.
Mark Brinkman, a BAE Systems executive, said the confluence of the systems aims to provide Marines increased situational awareness while remaining under the protective armor of the ACV. During the Modern Day Marine Exposition last week, the company had an ACV 30-mm variant on the floor equipped with ICS and allowed guests — and reporters — to see the system in action.
Next to the gunner’s seat were several screens with access to various cameras watching different parts of the exposition show floor. During a demonstration for Breaking Defense, the screen cycled to different cameras that were “tied in” to the ACV, as Brinkman described it, and interfaced with the vehicle to direct the 30-mm gun overhead to find new targets, all while providing the would-be gunner with pertinent information about the location of each camera.
The original ICS was born out of a upgrade program for the Norwegian Combat Vehicle 90, produced by BAE in Sweden, said Vetle Dragsten, Kongsberg’s technical director for the ICS. Brinkman added that as BAE has worked on separate research and development efforts related both to the ACV and the Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle, it became apparent there was a need for “the ability to pass targets in a means other than voice to expedite that kill chain or kill web.”
“We integrated a lot of cutting-edge technologies. This is one that really stood out, so we’re continuing to work with Kongsberg because we think this would be a tremendous capability to add to the existing ACV fleet and potentially any other ground vehicle,” Brinkman said.
The ACV is the Marine Corps’ next-generation vehicle designed to move Marines from ship to shore that will replace the legacy Amphibious Assault Vehicle. ACV has four variants, and BAE Systems is under contract to produce and deliver the personnel carrier and command and control variants. The company has delivered three 30-mm gun variants to the Defense Department for government testing and is under contract to produce three test models of the recovery variant.
The capabilities of ICS that Brinkman described in many ways mirror the ones described by Pentagon officials as part of the Defense Department’s Joint All Domain Command and Control initiative — they make passing information between numerous nodes on a battlefield as seamless as possible. (The company executives said the comparison is one that others who viewed the demonstration during Modern Day Marine also pointed out.)
A BAE spokesperson did not provide a specific dollar amount when asked how much money the company has invested into integrating ICS with the ACV.
“BAE Systems and Kongsberg have been jointly investing [independent research and development funding] for several years to bring the ICS system to the United States Marine Corps to revolutionize their reconnaissance and counter-reconnaissance capabilities,” they told Breaking Defense. (Source: Breaking Defense.com)
07 May 24. Bounce Imaging and TrellisWare Technologies, Inc. announce the release of two new camera systems integrating TrellisWare’s Mobile Ad Hoc Network (MANET) radio modules into Bounce Imaging’s 360° tactical cameras for a longer-range and more inter-operable situational awareness solution. An order for several hundred of these systems to U.S. special operations units represents the largest part of $11m in new DoD contracts awarded to Bounce Imaging, with shipments beginning this month.
By integrating Bounce Imaging’s Recce360TW throwable camera and its Land Shark TW K9 camera with TrellisWare’s robust TW-650 TSM Shadow® Core Board Module, operators can continue to leverage the combat-proven cameras to maintain situational awareness, now with enhanced resilience against electronic warfare. The incorporation of this communication pathway facilitates seamless collaboration with other unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) platforms as a long-range payload. Deployable by tossing, tethering, or mounting, warfighters can evaluate environmental circumstances from all angles simultaneously before engaging.
“We’re proud to offer cutting-edge tools that easily fit into an operator’s drop pouch, rapidly deploy in even the most contested environments and deliver crucial context on field conditions directly to ATAK devices, supporting our servicemen with the decision quality necessary to execute successful operations,” said Mark Fargason, Bounce Imaging COO. “We remain committed to delivering systems at low cost and high inter-operability with existing platforms like TrellisWare to provide intelligence that keeps soldiers safer.”
“TrellisWare is proud to team with Bounce Imaging on the integration of our TW-650 TSM Shadow Core Board Module into their Recce360 TW Ball camera system,” said George Roesch, director of Global SOF for TrellisWare. “The Recce 360 TW Ball is one of the most unique solutions to leverage our TSM® waveform to deliver a highly impactful capability to our combined users. It is great to have Bounce Imaging join the powerful TSM Ecosystem!”
In addition to the above contracts, the company has also recently delivered its first shipment of TrellisWare-enabled K9 cameras to one of several NATO allies pursuing Bounce Imaging technology deployments, and its cameras are in active use by U.S. partners in conflict zones.
The company recently won $5m in development contracts with the U.S. Air Force (USAF) to continue to address the most pressing challenges faced by the USAF and broader DoD. This includes next-generation systems that incorporate fully panoramic thermal video and 5G communications modules.
Over the last four years, Bounce Imaging’s technology has been extensively validated in the Army Expeditionary Warrior Equipment (AEWE) and 10X Platoon exercises, as well as multiple U.S. and NATO ally deployments abroad. Bounce Imaging tactical cameras support domestic operations every day with over 600 federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies such as the FBI, CBP, NYPD and others across the United States.
About Bounce Imaging
Bounce Imaging, originally founded at the Harvard Innovation Laboratory and MIT, creates ruggedized sensor platforms that capture stabilized, omnidirectional video and audio data. Named a Best Invention by TIME, CNN, Popular Science, and others, their technology stitches images 200x faster than traditional methods while maintaining stability even when thrown, mounted, or rotated. Bounce Imaging’s 360° tactical cameras can deploy where robots and drones can’t, eliminating blind spots and delivering improved situational awareness. Assembled in Buffalo, New York, and northern Massachusetts, they ensure a diversified U.S. supply chain, compliant with NDAA, TAA, and BAA regulations. For more information, visit https://bounceimaging.com.
About TrellisWare Technologies, Inc.
TrellisWare Technologies, Inc. is a global leader in highly advanced algorithms, waveforms, and communications systems that range from small form factor radio products to fully integrated solutions. The TrellisWare® TSM® and Katana™ waveforms are incorporated into a wide range of systems, including TrellisWare radios and trusted industry partner radios. TrellisWare is delivering the next generation of communications for defense, public safety, and uncrewed markets When Nothing Else Works™. For more information on TrellisWare’s products and solutions, please visit www.trellisware.com.
07 May 24. It’s a full house! Thermoteknix wins 5th Royal Award. Thermoteknix honoured with 2024 King’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation adding to their list of King’s and Queen’s Awards for Innovation and International Trade.
Thermoteknix Systems Ltd. has been honoured with its fifth Royal Award, this time, the distinguished King’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation, recognising its commercial success from groundbreaking innovation in Augmented Reality.
Thermoteknix is a global innovator in thermal imaging, night vision and augmented reality systems around the world.
Thermoteknix has won this prestigious King’s Award for Innovation with its Augmented Reality head-up display system providing immersive situational awareness.
The system comprises of ClipIR, a miniature thermal imaging camera which provides thermal fusion, and ARTIM, an intelligent battery pack providing power and external data to ClipIR. ARTIM adds the capability of following routes, messaging, media or tracking the locations of team-mates which it presents to the user in Augmented Reality.
Commenting on winning Three Queen’s Awards and two King’s Awards for Enterprise, in consecutive years, founder and Managing Director of Thermoteknix, Dr. Richard Salisbury said: “Augmented Reality is becoming an ever present feature in all aspects of media experience. Overcoming the limits of technology to present realistic moving imagery while integrating information from a wide variety of sources is very challenging, but our achievement brings this to life. We are thrilled to have been rewarded with a full house of Royal Awards.”
“This Award recognises the huge endeavours, skills and determination of all of our employees and suppliers. This latest King’s Award provides affirmation of Thermoteknix’ innovation and our continued success at the forefront of engineering excellence,” added Operations Director, Max Salisbury.
Thermoteknix was awarded the inaugural King’s Award for Enterprise, International Trade, in 2023. Previously, the company has also been honoured with three Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in International Trade and in Innovation.
Founded in 1982, Thermoteknix has sustained continued growth from its Cambridge headquarters, manufacturing and supplying industrial and advanced thermal imaging, and fused imaging solutions to heavy industry and security markets. The company has close ties to the local community, with sourcing and manufacturing carried out in the UK.
The globally recognised King’s Award for Enterprise is the most prestigious award for UK businesses
29 Apr 24. RoK to bolster naval ballistic missile, unmanned systems interception capabilities. South Korea’s defence procurement agency has announced programmes to bolster its navy’s ability to intercept ballistic missiles and unmanned vehicles.
These include a programme to improve the country’s indigenous close-in weapon system (CIWS) project undertaken in consideration of recent changes in warfare techniques, said the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) in its announcement on 26 April.
South Korea’s indigenously conceived CIWS is known as the ‘CIWS-II’ and it is being developed by LIGNex1 under a contract awarded in 2021.
It is based on a seven-barrelled Gatling gun system incorporated with a tracking active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar, a four-faced AESA search radar, and an electro-optical tracker. The weapon can fire about 4,200 rounds per minute.
At the 161st meeting of the country’s Defense Program Promotion Committee that was held on the same day of the announcement, changes to the CIWS-II programme’s quantity and localisation plans were decided on, DAPA said without giving further details. (Source: Janes)
07 May 24. VITEC, a market-leading provider of IPTV, video streaming and digital signage solutions, and RFmondial, a specialist in wireless transmission technology, have announced a groundbreaking achievement: the world’s first demonstration of ultra-low latency (below 100ms) video streaming over DECT NR+, the new non-cellular 5G standard. Achieved as part of the Sennheiser led Franco-German backed project MERCI, the demonstration took place at a public workshop in Hannover, Germany on April 19, 2024.As partners in the MERCI project, VITEC and RFmondial joined forces to unveil the potential of DECT NR+ for wireless video transmission. VITEC’s market-leading video encoder and decoder – renowned for exceptional energy efficiency and industry-low glass-to-glass latency – and RFmondial’s compact and optimized NR+ implementation (based on the Nordic chipset) combined to demonstrate to workshop attendees robust HD video streaming with latency down to 50ms glass to glass over ranges of up to 100 metres.
Eric Deniau, VITEC’s SVP R&D commented: “This demonstration shows that Ultra-Low Latency wireless video transmission is now made simple even in very demanding environments, where today complex dedicated technical means are needed.”
Jens Schroeder, RFmondial’s Managing Director, added: “The simplicity of NR+ setup, which does not require infrastructure deployment, together with its robust and high-performance capabilities, make it an ideal solution for wireless video connectivity in applications such as public venues, industrial or medical environments.”
The MERCI project has support from the German and French governments as part of their 5G programmes, with work focused on two use cases where these capabilities will be needed:
- Public venue displays and remote video production where video quality and display latency are key factors.
- Industrial robots and remote vehicle operation where end to end latency and secure transmissions are essential.
NR+ enables ultra-low latency and ultra-reliable wireless connectivity for demanding network environments. Based on proven capabilities, it is anticipated that future silicon implementations of NR+ will allow for more throughput and improved robustness (as defined by the ETSI standard) to fulfil the requirements for wider adoption of wireless video transmission. Combined with the next generation high efficiency / low latency / low footprint video coding technology VITEC is currently working on, unprecedented performance will be possible, making the combination a perfect fit for many use cases where wireless video connectivity is currently lacking a suitable solution.
06 May 24. Cuashub.com said today that The FAA Reauthorization Act’s Potential Impact on Counter-UAS. The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 is in the news this week as many are anxious to see the Act passed in Congress and be signed into law by the President. The Act contains many important provisions for both crewed and uncrewed aviation. Although the Act does not currently contain any provisions for expanded authorities for Counter-UAS, as seen in the 2018 version, several sections may impact the airspace awareness and protection mission in the United States.
Section 1112 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 does, however, extend the Counter-UAS authorities of the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security until October 1, 2024. This extension will give Congress another five months to discuss and agree (hopefully) on expanding authorities and capabilities to law enforcement and critical infrastructure.
In the meantime, this legislation does have some potential “wins” that could positively impact aspects of this security mission. Below are examples of sections in the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 that may impact the Counter-UAS mission:
Section 905- Radar Data Pilot Program
Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense and other heads of relevant Federal agencies, shall establish a Sensitive Radar Data Feed Pilot Program to make airspace data feeds containing controlled unclassified information available to qualified users.
Why this matters: Qualified users would be provided access to airspace data feeds related to air traffic within the national airspace system that could be used to provide and enable air traffic management services, unmanned aircraft system traffic management services, or test technologies that enable or enhance these services. Although not specifically designated, these feeds may enhance airspace awareness for certain Counter-UAS missions.
Section 906- Electronic Conspicuity Study
The Comptroller General shall conduct a study of technologies and methods that may be used by operators of unmanned aircraft systems to detect and avoid manned aircraft that may lawfully operate below 500 feet above ground level and that are—
(1) not equipped with a transponder or automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast out equipment; or
(2) otherwise not electronically conspicuous.
Why this matters: Although this section focuses on the awareness of crewed aircraft for drone operations, this technology and data could also provide a more comprehensive airspace awareness picture for Counter-UAS missions.
Section 907- Remote Identification Alternative Means of Compliance
The FAA Administrator shall review and evaluate the final rule of the FAA titled ‘‘Remote Identification of Unmanned Aircraft’’, issued on January 15, 2021 (86 Fed. Reg. 4390), to determine the feasibility and advisability of whether unmanned aircraft manufacturers and operators can meet the intent of such final rule through alternative means of compliance, including through network-based remote identification.
Why this matters: Increasing the compliance rate of Remote ID and enabling additional methods in which the Remote ID message elements can be made available to safety and security personnel will provide a more comprehensive airspace awareness picture, as well as provide important data to enable more complex UAS operations in the national airspace.
Section 922- Extension of Know Before You Fly Campaign
The Administrator of the FAA is authorized $1,000,000 for fiscal years 2024 through 2028 for the Know Before You Fly educational campaign or similar public informational efforts to broaden unmanned aircraft systems safety awareness.
Why this matters: A knowledgeable drone pilot population with access to information and tools to operate within the national airspace system enables safety and security. Reducing the number of careless and clueless drone pilots operating in restricted or controlled airspace allows safety and security personnel to focus on actual real-time threats or emergencies.
Section 924- UAS Test Ranges
This section includes language allowing the FAA Administrator to select and designate up to two (2) additional UAS test ranges through a competitive selection process. Seven (7) UAS test ranges have already been designated through previous legislation.
The legislation allows the FAA to designate the UAS test ranges as restricted areas, special use airspace, or other similar type of airspace. Among the activities that would be authorized include conducting Counter-UAS testing capabilities, with the approval of the Administrator.
Why this matters: Counter-UAS companies, end-users of their technologies, and researchers are limited to where these systems can be tested and evaluated. By increasing the number of UAS test ranges and enabling airspace restrictions, the industry, as well as the safety and security of the homeland, can more quickly evolve.
Section 928- Recreational Operations of Drone Systems
This section requires the FAA to establish a process to approve and publicly disseminate the location of fixed sites where pilots may carry out certain recreational UAS operations.
These fixed-site locations expand the operations that are not normally available to recreational UAS operators. Examples include:
- The FAA Administrator, in coordination with community-based organizations (CBO) sponsoring operations at fixed sites, will be able to develop a process to approve requests for UAS operations at fixed sites that exceed the maximum altitude in a UAS Facility Map published by the FAA.
- At fixed sites in uncontrolled airspace, operations 400 feet above ground level can occur with prior authorization from the FAA Administrator. Additionally, UAS weighing 55 lbs or more can be operated if the UAS complies with standards and limitations developed by the CBO, approved by the FAA Administrator, and operated from a designated fixed-site facility.
Why this matters: This section expands the scope of operations available to recreational users at designated locations. Security or law enforcement personnel involved in Counter-UAS operations must know the expanded rules, the fixed-site locations, and the unique flight profiles that may be authorized at these sites.
Section 929- Applications for Designation
This section applies to —Section 2209 of the FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act (FESSA) of 2016. Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, the FAA Administrator shall publish a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to carry out the requirements of this section. A final rule must be published not later than sixteen (16) months after publishing the NPRM.
For reference, Section 2209 requires the FAA to establish protocols for individuals to petition the agency to impose limitations or restrictions on the operation of drones in the vicinity of a fixed-site facility.
A “fixed site facility” encompasses critical infrastructure such as energy production, transmission, distribution and equipment, oil refineries and chemical facilities, amusement parks, and other locations warranting such restrictions.
This section would strike the term”Other locations that warrant such restrictions” from the original language and add “State prisons.”
Why this matters: Owners and operators of critical infrastructure have waited for around eight (8) years for the process to apply for flight restrictions around designated facilities. These flight restrictions do not prevent an unauthorized drone from accessing the airspace above a designated facility. The legislative language from FESSA or the current proposed legislation does not designate the repercussions of unauthorized drone flights over these facilities.
Section 935- Protection of Public Gatherings
This section expands the ability of the FAA Administrator to restrict UAS operations over eligible large public gatherings temporarily. Eligible entities who wish to request temporary flight restrictions will be required to submit requests at least thirty (30) days in advance and provide the agency with relevant information that includes the geographic boundaries of the stadium or venue, dates and times of the gathering, and other relevant information.
This section would expand the eligibility of flight restrictions to events at stadiums that would normally have flight restrictions for National Football League games, for example, to other events at the same stadium, such as concerts. Eligible events would require an estimated attendance of at least 30,000 people in a non-enclosed stadium and advertised in the public domain.
Large outdoor public gatherings at a location other than a stadium, defined by a static geographical boundary, advertised in the public domain, and with an estimated attendance of at least 100,000 people may also be eligible for temporary flight restrictions.
Why this matters: This section would expand the menu of events eligible for airspace restrictions. These airspace restrictions would justify the need for Counter-UAS or airspace awareness and protection capabilities at these events.
Although the expansion of temporary airspace restrictions to additional events is a win for security, the potential limitation of these airspace restrictions to the geographic boundary of the stadium or venue is not.
We’ll continue to monitor this and other important legislation. Stay tuned for more updates on the FAA Reauthorization Act and the expansion of Counter-UAS authorities.
https://cuashub.com/en/content/the-faa-reauthorization-acts-impact-on-counter-uas/?_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9RfM39DMk_vh9VufjTSXkus2wTb-JYw7icsvaPKVEo0koY69jrHCWelwwqJxL3jw8GV60CRMiZfPTU1vup4c1s3ohoimCNk5HJnlruKhlu4IhJ6wk&_hsmi=305679968#utm_campaign=C-UAS%20Hub%20General&utm_medium=email&utm_content=305679968&utm_source=hs_email (Source: https://cuashub.com/)
03 May 24. Sea Drone Swarms – Can NATO’s Navies Avoid Russia’s Fate?
Recent sinkings of Russian naval vessels by Ukrainian maritime drones are raising stark questions about tactics and competence.
With the probable loss of the missile patrol ship Sergey Kotov on March 5 in coastal waters near Feodosia, occupied Crimea, the Russian Black Sea fleet has lost three vessels in similar drone swarm attacks (and many more in cruise missile and aerial drone strikes.)
While many have proclaimed the drone campaign a revolution in naval warfare, the drones in fact continue a time-honored tactic of crewed small combatants working as a team to destroy a single, larger, and more capable opponent.
The Ukrainians have much to be proud of in their drone surface force campaign and have honed their drone swarm tactics to be remarkable effect. The Russian Black Sea fleet, on the other hand, seems to have learned little in the year since Ukrainian unmanned surface attack vessels were first introduced into combat.
Western navies are watching with care. When operating in contested coastal areas, US and NATO warships now:
- employ additional lookouts,
- assign additional weapons teams with machine guns to engage small-craft
- provide air or aviation drone coverage to detect incoming attackers, and
- institute maneuvering plans to minimize the threat posed by smaller, nimble, and well-armed opponents.
Drone technology has shown significant, evolutionary development. But for now, at least, Western warships are able to successfully engage and destroy similar drone swarms. Simply put, US and NATO navies are more capable and more competent than their Russian counterparts, as recent engagements in the Red Sea demonstrate.
The Japanese cruiser Haguro: A combat case study.
A good historical example of a small ship swarm sinking a larger ship was the May 1945 sinking of the Japanese heavy cruiser Haguro by the British Royal Navy’s (RN) five-ship, 26th Destroyer Flotilla in Operation Dukedom.
Haguro was used in the waning days of World War II as a supply vessel serving isolated Japanese garrisons in the Andaman Islands from her base in Singapore. The Japanese planned to use the cruiser to evacuate the garrisons when she sailed on 14 May. (Source: www.unmannedairspace.info/CEPA)
03 May 24. ParaZero to enter C-UAS market. ParaZero Technologies Ltd., an aerospace company specilaising in drone technologies for commercial drones, defence drones and urban air mobility aircraft, has announced its intention to enter the counter uncrewed aircraft system (C-UAS or anti-drone) market, by developing dedicated solutions based on its technology. The company analysed the expanding market of C-UAS technologies and believes that specific elements within its technology portfolio, would lend themselves well to defending against threats and attacks from small uncrewed platforms. ParaZero said that the decision to explore the C-UAS market follows global inquiries it has received. (Source: www.unmannedairspace.info)
03 May 24. How drone and C-UAS warfare has changed the battlefield in the last few weeks. The evolution of drone and counter-drone warfare in Ukraine is changing the way armies, air forces and navies need to prepare for the next conflict. Unmanned Airspace has reviewed recent stories in defence and technology journals covering this conflict – as well as informed social media content providers – and has identified some of the new trends in drone warfare and C-UAS measured which have emerged just over the past few weeks alone which we think are particularly significant. From the vast numbers of drones being downed by friendly fire to the emergence of AI in swarming attacks involving drones, cruise and ballistic missiles.
“More than two-thirds of the Russian tanks that Ukraine’s military has destroyed in recent months have been taken out using first-person-view (FPV) drones, a NATO official told Foreign Policy, an increasing sign of Kyiv’s reliance on the unpiloted aircraft as it awaits more artillery ammunition from the United States and other Western countries.”
“Lt. Col. Michael Pruden, branch head at Marine Air Command and Control Systems Integration, Combat Development Directorate, said before deploying any kind of counter-UAS capabilities, “First, I need to be able to go ahead and detect that UAS, and I need to identify it, then I need to go ahead and target it, and I need to destroy it.”….Pruden said 40 percent of drones knocked out in Israel were from friendly fire.
https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/articles/2024/5/1/marines-have-a-drone-identification-problem
“Ukraine has sidelined U.S.-provided Abrams M1A1 battle tanks for now in its fight against Russia, in part because Russian drone warfare has made it too difficult for them to operate without detection or coming under attack, two U.S. military officials told The Associated Press.”
https://www.npr.org/2024/04/26/1247403968/ukraine-pulls-abrams-tanks-from-front-lines-russia-drone-threats
“A new type of long-range Ukrainian FPV drone is destroying Russian mobile air defense systems. The greater reach of this type of weapon brings many new targets into range, and the Ukrainians are taking advantage by knocking out expensive equipment before the Russians can move it to safety. The new weapons have been dubbed ‘Ukrolancets’ as they fulfill a similar role to Russia’s much-feared Lancet kamikaze drones. But they are likely to appear in much larger numbers.”
https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidhambling/2024/04/10/ukrolancet-drones-blitz-russian-air-defenses/
“FPV drones arrive in yet another war. Myanmar rebels, soon after using kamikaze UAVs, have begun using FPV drones.”
FPV drones arrive in yet another war.
Myanmar rebels, soon after using kamikaze UAVs, has begun using FPV drones.
Government forces also begun to use FPV drones. pic.twitter.com/tM2hLqYrr4
— Clash Report (@clashreport) May 3, 2024
“With the probable loss of the missile patrol ship Sergey Kotov on March 5 in coastal waters near Feodosia, occupied Crimea, the Russian Black Sea fleet has lost three vessels in similar drone swarm attacks (and many more in cruise missile and aerial drone strikes.) While many have proclaimed the drone campaign a revolution in naval warfare, the drones in fact continue a time-honored tactic of crewed small combatants working as a team to destroy a single, larger, and more capable opponent. ”
Sea Drone Swarms – Can NATO’s Navies Avoid Russia’s Fate?
“Russian T-90M Proryv tanks were equipped with factory canopies to protect against drones, this has not yet been officially announced. The first tanks were spotted at one of the training grounds, where the gunner-operator of one of the combat vehicles told his impressions of the tank. A protective canopy from the drone covers the top of the entire tank turret, and it also has hatches for loading the crew. The protection looks pretty good and is strikingly different from the homemade structures that the crews themselves previously installed on tanks.”
“According to Russian media, analysts specializing in unmanned aviation suggest that the Russian occupation army might soon adopt a new tactic involving the use of “loitering munitions or kamikaze drones that can interact with each other on the battlefield”. The report indicates that while specific details about these plans remain undisclosed, there is an expectation for the deployment of groups of loitering munitions operating in coordination, essentially forming a swarm. While this concept isn’t novel, it underscores ongoing efforts to enhance these capabilities.”
https://en.defence-ua.com/analysis/russian_military_considers_drone_swarm_tactics_for_war_in_ukraine-9517.html (Source: www.unmannedairspace.info)
03 May 24. BlueHalo and Kraken Partner to Advance Autonomous Maritime Operations. BlueHalo, the company transforming the future of global defense, and Kraken Technology Group, a maritime technology leader specializing in disruptive high-performance platforms, today announced a strategic partnership to integrate BlueHalo’s cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)-backed autonomous mission systems into Kraken’s littoral security platforms to develop next-generation uncrewed surface vehicles (USV) and uncrewed surface/sub-surface vehicles (USSV) along with multi-domain, ‘marsupial’ capabilities.
Through this partnership, the entities will work together to integrate BlueHalo’s industry-leading autonomous innovations within a range of Kraken vessels–including the K3 SCOUT USV, the K4 MANTA USSV and the K5 KRAKEN Gunship–to yield significant innovations in maritime autonomy and develop new littoral capabilities addressing critical national security priorities. BlueHalo will also integrate its Titan and SkyView Radio Frequency (RF)-based counter-uncrewed aircraft system (C-UAS) technologies as payload within the K3, K4, and K5 portfolio for mobile, maritime UAS detect and defeat capabilities.
“This expansion into the maritime domain is one of several initiatives we have been planning as part of our long-term strategic vision. The ability to rapidly and seamlessly adapt current leading technologies to adjacent domains allows us to out innovate adversaries and extend BlueHalo’s ring of protection,” said Jonathan Moneymaker, BlueHalo Chief Executive Officer. “Kraken’s innovative spirit and passion for customer success align directly with our DNA and we are excited to be bringing these disruptive offerings to the mission.”
“Partnering so closely with BlueHalo on the integration of K3 has demonstrated clear synergies in both vision and expertise. With this combined effort, Kraken and BlueHalo are working together to expand these innovations across our other vessels and pursue even more opportunities to meet critical customer needs,” said Mal Crease, Founder and CEO of Kraken Technology Group. “Game-changing capabilities deployed at pace is our sole objective, and this partnership will ensure our ability to deliver against exponentially growing
market demand.”
The BlueHalo AI/ML-backed autonomous platform will serve as the primary core of autonomous operations and functions within the Kraken USV and USSV–leading mission-focused operations, maintaining situational awareness, signaling directions to the autonomous maritime controller, enabling multi-vessel swarming, and supporting hybrid maritime and land “marsupial” operations.
BlueHalo has extensive technical experience delivering state-of-the-art autonomous capabilities, including R&D, engineering, systems development, fabrication and prototyping, manufacturing, integration and sustainment activities. These capabilities enabled the development of HaloSwarm–a transformational, autonomous drone swarming technology with unmatched mission efficiency and performance previously unavailable to the warfighter. The company also offers an entire ecosystem of uncrewed solutions purpose-built for any environment, including the Intense Eye UAS, which is part of the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) Blue UAS Cleared List for rigorously vetted, policy-compliant, commercial UAS.
Kraken has a successful record of rapidly developing and manufacturing disruptive, scalable littoral platforms at high-volume. K3 SCOUT is a low-cost, low-signature, high-performance autonomous multi-mission USV for use both commercial and military applications. K4 MANTA is a unique, innovative scalable platform under development which will bring multi-mission payloads over large distances, before submerging for covert infiltration, persistent recce or loitering roles. K5 KRAKEN will be the definitive built-for-purpose, high-performance littoral gunship, capable of rapid solo or swarmed precision engagement in defense of littoral or afloat assets.
03 May 24. General Radar Corporation, a US-based developer and manufacturer of high-resolution and long-range multi-mission Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) phased array radars, today announced the launch of a transformative and cost-effective solution to the traditional radar market. This launch reflects General Radar’s commitment to delivering a critical capability to detect and track an increasing number of airborne targets, including aircraft, drones, cruise missiles, balloons and emerging threats for its commercial and government customers.
Radar-as-a-Service (RaaS) redefines how traditional ground-based radar has been developed and built, often taking a decade to source, procure and deploy to the field. The demand for high accuracy long-range radars has increased dramatically due to the evolution and proliferation of a new class of civilian and military threats, from bomb-carrying drones to hypersonic missiles. To keep up with this demand, General Radar’s RaaS can be sourced, procured and deployed in an accelerated way due to their commercial-first approach.
“The rapid evolution of threats facing the US and its allies, as well as the aerospace and defense sector, requires state-of-art sensing technology that can be developed and fielded in an accelerated, cost-effective and flexible manner,” said CEO and founder Dmitry Turbiner. “We are excited to provide a contractor-owned, operated and financed solution along with a rapid method of delivery to protect from the threats of today and tomorrow.”
The aerospace and defense sector is one of the fastest-growing areas for businesses, as evidenced by the growth of air mobility, including drones and electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft. By embracing the changing aerospace and defense landscape, General Radar is leading the charge in advancing a high-resolution long-range phased-array radar system able to detect and track hundreds of airborne objects leveraging advanced Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
General Radar utilizes private funding with expert knowledge in aerospace and defense to design, test, manufacture and deploy its radars more rapidly. General Radar’s method of delivery is rapid and cost-effective. General Radar’s supply chain is US based and core intellectual property used is not co-owned or jointly developed with any other company or public funding. The RaaS acquisition model and cost-effective radars allow for broader use of advanced radars by the commercial and government sector.
About General Radar Corp.
Founded in 2016 in Silicon Valley, California, General Radar Corp. has developed and is deploying a new type of commercial aerospace AESA radar that is scalable, high-power, long-range, multi-mission and features supercomputing. General Radar systems can meet or exceed the performance of existing DoD systems, at a fraction of the price. This combination of advanced capabilities without the large up front capital expenses, red tape and slow time to deployment of traditional developmental radar systems is revolutionizing how agencies and companies can access radar data and coverage. By democratizing powerful long-range radars, we’re opening up exciting new applications in defense, energy, weather, agriculture, and other sectors. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)
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