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11 Feb 26. Echodyne, the radar platform company, today announces a major near-term expansion in its advanced radar production capacity.
- $40m investment in 86,350-square-foot facility in Washington State, USA
- Annual production capacity of >30,000 radars across product lines
- More than 200 employees at full capacity
- Start of production in summer 2026
Echodyne’s new 86,350-square-foot facility will provide enough manufacturing and warehouse space to produce and ship more than 30,000 radars per year. The company’s modular manufacturing approach allows production capacity to flex to match varying demand across product lines as well as seamlessly introducing new product lines and capabilities. The investment reflects Echodyne’s continued commitment to: enhancing security and safety as UxS become ubiquitous on the battlefield and in society in general, staying ahead of the accelerating demand in the U.S. and in Allied countries around the globe, and strengthening America’s defense industrial base. Counter-UAS (C-UAS), beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations for drone-as-first-responders (DFR), force protection, border security, and on-the-move (OTM) are among the applications and capabilities driving accelerating demand for high-resolution radar surveillance of air and surface domains. The company’s patented metamaterials electronically scanned array (MESA®) technology delivers unrivaled data fidelity – pinpoint accuracy, track stability, AI-based classification of threats, and well-defined high-speed application programming interfaces (APIs) for easy integration into systems of systems – in a compact, solid-state, commercially-exportable radar product.
Eben Frankenberg, the CEO of Echodyne, commented: “We are proud to be opening this new facility in Washington State, the location of our headquarters and a long-time global hub for tech innovation and advanced manufacturing. The extraordinary performance of MESA radar stands in marked contrast to the purposeful simplicity of its design, making high-fidelity radar broadly accessible for defense and civilian safety and security applications. This new investment in manufacturing capacity will allow us to supercharge production to meet the rapidly growing global demand for our products.”
Echodyne expects to continue to hire at a rapid pace to support its expanding manufacturing operations. Open positions can be found at Echodyne.com/careers.
12 Feb 26. DOW Strengthens Domestic Production of Critical Display Technologies. The Department of War (DOW) announced today two September 19, 2025 investments totaling $24.5 m to bolster the U.S. supply chain for advanced optical displays. This announcement was delayed due to the government shutdown. The projects, funded through the Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Industrial Base Policy (OASW(IBP))’s Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) Program, were awarded this summer to Kopin Corporation of Westborough, Massachusetts and Tectus Corporation of Cupertino, California. They will focus on developing and validating a cost-effective manufacturing process for MicroLED displays that are essential for next-generation weapon systems.
“Microdisplays are crucial components in delivering information to the joint warfighter and are integrated into solutions across all domains including heads-up-displays for pilots, advanced night vision goggles, weapon optics, and unmanned systems,” said Assistant Secretary of War for Industrial Base Policy Michael Cadenazzi. “Securing a domestic supply of advanced MicroLED displays is vital for the Department’s next-generation defense applications, ensuring both performance and security.”
Both projects will establish an onshore, multi-vendor supply chain of state-of-the-art MicroLED displays. MicroLED technology promisea to enable daylight readability with full-color symbology and imagery by delivering ultra-high brightness levels that remain visible in direct sunlight, while also supporting high image quality at low brightness for nighttime operations. The technology also allows for reduced size, weight and power, improving warfighter capability and effectiveness. These investments demonstrate the Department’s commitment to strengthening domestic manufacturing and securing critical supply chains. They also support the Secretary of War’s priority of Rebuilding the Military by ensuring that there are reliable, trusted U.S. manufacturers of state-of-the-art micro-displays to enable successful development, delivery, and operation of next-generation weapon systems. Since the IBAS Program’s inception in 2014, the Innovation Capability and Modernization (ICAM) Office has invested over $2.6 bn across 205 projects to restore domestic manufacturing capacity and capability. ICAM is part of OASW(IBP)’s Manufacturing Capability Expansion and Investment Prioritization (MCEIP) Directorate within the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Industrial Base Resilience. For more information on MCEIP, please visit: https://www.businessdefense.gov/ibr/mceip/index.html.
About the Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Industrial Base Policy (OASW(IBP))
The OASW(IBP) works with domestic and international partners to forge and sustain a robust, secure, and resilient industrial base enabling the warfighter, now and in the future. The OASW(IBP)’s Innovation Capability and Modernization (ICAM) Office, which manages the IBAS Program, provides DOW with key capabilities to achieve the strategic aims of Department priorities and Presidential Executive Orders. These call for a strong, resilient, responsive, and healthy national industrial base that can respond at-will to national security requirements. (Source: U.S. DoD)
12 Feb 26. Allen Control Systems (ACS), a leader in autonomous precision robotics, today announced it has been named a winner of the U.S. Army’s xTechOverwatch competition and its flagship product, Bullfrog™, has been recognized as one of the most innovative solutions for tactical overwatch currently available. Bullfrog was selected as a winner from a competitive field of dozens of advanced defense technology entrants following a rigorous evaluation of real-world performance, technical innovation, and potential scalability across Army formations. As part of the top prize, ACS will receive a $2 m Direct to Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) award to accelerate the development of Bullfrog, underscoring the Army’s focus on rapidly fielding autonomous kinetic solutions. The xTech Overwatch competition, the service’s premier emerging tech challenge led by the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology, seeks to advance cutting-edge military capabilities in autonomous vehicles, directly addressing critical service requirements through partnerships with defense tech innovators developing artificial intelligence and sensor technologies.
“xTechOverwatch is a clear signal that the Army is prioritizing real, deployable autonomy,” said Mike Wior, co-founder and CEO, Allen Control Systems. “Bullfrog was built for fast-moving, close-in drone defense where legacy systems fall short. It restores maneuver to our ground forces which now must operate under ubiquitous aerial threat. We’re proud to be selected, and we’re ready to deliver at speed and scale.”
ACS is building the next generation of autonomous weapon systems to meet the demands of modern conflict. Its flagship product, Bullfrog, uses artificial intelligence, computer vision, and proprietary control systems to enable any legacy or modern weapon to achieve precise engagements at any target and significantly increases the accuracy of existing battlefield systems. Bullfrog is the only autonomous kinetic defeat system on the market with demonstrated success at multiple Department of War technology trials. With contracts with U.S. Special Operations Command and the U.S. Army, the xTechOverwatch award accelerates ACS’s path to broader adoption across U.S. military formations and partner forces. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)
12 Feb 26. Raytheon’s Non-Kinetic Coyote Variant Defeats Multiple Drone Swarms. Raytheon, an RTX business, successfully showcased the capabilities of Coyote Block 3 Non-Kinetic (NK) during a recent U.S. Army demo. The system defeated drone swarms launched during the exercise and demonstrated exceptional launch, flight, intercept, and recovery capabilities. Coyote Block 3NK is a counter-unmanned air system that can loiter and defeat drone swarms by using a non-kinetic payload that minimizes the potential for collateral damage. The system can then be recalled and redeployed for additional engagements. Raytheon produces both kinetic and non-kinetic Coyote variants that defeat small to large drone systems at longer ranges and at higher altitudes than similar class effectors.
“Coyote provides warfighters a cost-effective defence for individual drones and swarms,” said Tom Laliberty, president of Land & Air Defense Systems at Raytheon. “We continue to invest in Coyote’s combat-proven capabilities, ensuring that allies around the globe gain an affordable operational advantage over sophisticated and evolving drone threats.”
Raytheon was recently awarded its largest counter-drone contract ever as part of the U.S. Army’s LIDS program, short for Low, slow, small-unmanned aircraft Integrated Defeat System. To support growing global demand for affordable and proven counter-drone systems, the business has invested significantly in Coyote kinetic variant production and performance enhancements to keep pace with next-generation threats. These upgrades enable faster launches, higher speeds and greater range at higher altitudes to counter UAS threats that carry heavier payloads over longer distances. (Source: UAS VISION)
12 Feb 26. MatrixSpace extends its advanced, portable drone detection portfolio with the launch of the multi-sensor MatrixSpace Fusion 360, verifying threats by fusing radar, optical, and RF/Remote ID sensor data into a unified view. Fusion 360 delivers trusted counter-drone awareness by fusing radar, optical, and RF/Remote ID sensors into a single, authoritative airspace picture—so operators can confirm threats quickly and act with confidence. Built as a fusion-native system, Fusion 360 correlates sensor data at the point of detection and tracking, reducing false alarms while improving identification of small, low-flying, and evasive drones in complex environments such as public events, critical infrastructure, and operational theaters. It also distinguishes hostile “dark drones” from compliant or friendly aircraft, providing clear threat relevance instead of noise. The result: faster decisions, fewer distractions, and better protection. Fusion 360 is the most affordable layered counter drone detection, tracking, and identification solution available today.
Quote from Matt Kling, VP and General Manager, AI Systems, MatrixSpace “We take a radar and AI-first approach to low airspace awareness, resulting in a much higher quality output for users. Fusion 360 replaces a typically siloed approach, which is costly and misses critical drone activities. Our customers require a fail-safe, flexible, affordable solution, without wasting time on false threats.”
Why Fusion 360
- Verified threats, not guesses – Confirms whether a target is a drone and whether it is compliant, cooperative, or hostile.
- Detects dark drones – Identifies drones with no Remote ID or RF signature.
- Radar-first reliability – Maintains tracks in cluttered, GPS-denied, or RF-contested environments.
- Portable and scalable – Rapidly deploy, relocate, or network systems as coverage needs change.
- Shared situational awareness – Field operators and command centers see the same threats in real time.
- Open and interoperable – Integrates easily into existing C-UAS and security systems.
Powered by the MatrixSpace AI Platform, Fusion 360 synthesizes sensor data at the edge and applies context—behavior, compliance, and airspace rules—to determine what actually matters. The system is AI-native, making threat information immediately actionable.
Product options:
MatrixSpace Fusion 360 – Multi-sensor, layered detection and identification for high-risk environments. Built for those who need reliable, affordable, and deployable counter-drone detection—without false alarms or blind spots.
MatrixSpace Portable 360 – For those who require radar-only low airspace awareness across a range of aircraft and applications.
12 Feb 26. Honeywell Aerospace Launches Modular Counter-UAS for Mobile Defense Operations. Honeywell Aerospace’ new AI-driven modular C-UAS system delivers mobile, multi-layered defense against evolving drone swarm threats across military, border, and infrastructure operations. The AI-enabled system delivers adaptable defense for military forces, border operations, and critical infrastructure in both stationary and mobile deployments.
Mobile and Adaptive Protection
Autonomous drone swarms continue to present a growing challenge to defense and national security operations. Honeywell Aerospace designed the C-UAS to meet the operational requirements of modern, high-tempo environments. The system maintains effectiveness whether positioned at fixed sites or operating on the move, supporting missions that demand continuous situational awareness and rapid threat response. A defining feature of the Honeywell C-UAS is its ability to function while in transit. Conventional counter-drone systems are typically restricted to static use, which can limit adaptability during mobile missions. Honeywell’s design approach extends protection to moving convoys, border patrol units, and infrastructure operators working across varied terrain and conditions.
AI-Enabled Detection and Flexible Architecture
Artificial intelligence enables the system to detect, classify, and track multiple aerial threats simultaneously. Combined with a suite of effectors, this capability supports a layered defense strategy against both individual and swarm drone incursions. The architecture allows rapid adaptation to emerging patterns of attack, maintaining effectiveness where conventional systems may be challenged. The Honeywell C-UAS employs a modular, vendor-agnostic framework that allows operators to integrate third-party sensors and technologies. The open design supports scalability and mission-specific configuration without reliance on proprietary systems. The system follows the Department of Defense Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA), ensuring flexibility and interoperability across a range of defense platforms.
Supporting Defense and Critical Infrastructure
Matt Milas, President of Honeywell Defense & Space, said, “From the battlefield to border security and critical infrastructure, Honeywell C-UAS delivers agile, scalable defense against swarming drone threats. By combining mobility, modularity, and advanced AI, Honeywell C-UAS ensures protection wherever and whenever it’s needed.”
Backed by Honeywell’s experience in aerospace and defense systems, the C-UAS is intended for use by defense forces, public safety agencies, and operators of essential assets including airports, ports, and energy facilities. The system has been field-tested to operate while in motion at high speeds without degradation, integrating advanced sensors to detect, identify, track, and counter both single and swarm drone incursions. With unified command and control software linking all sensors and effectors, and a design that is compliant with DoD MOSA standards, the C-UAS provides operators with a flexible, interoperable toolset. Its combination of mobility, modularity, and AI-driven functionality offers a strategic advantage in addressing the complex and rapidly evolving landscape of aerial threats. (Source: https://www.defenseadvancement.com/)
12 Feb 26. U.S. Army Acquires Advanced Kinetic Counter-Drone System. Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF-401) has awarded a $5.2m agreement to Perennial Autonomy for its Bumblebee V2 counter-drone system, providing U.S. forces with a low-cost, low-collateral kinetic interceptor to defeat illicit drones at home and abroad. The award was made Jan. 30, with deliveries beginning in March. Bumblebee V2 is a next-generation first-person-view multirotor drone designed to physically intercept and neutralize hostile small unmanned aircraft systems through a drone-on-drone collision, rendering both aircraft inoperable. This approach offers a precise countermeasure that minimizes collateral damage, helping protect troops and critical infrastructure.
“This decision puts kinetic counter-small UAS capability into the hands of our troops immediately,” said Army Brig. Gen. Matthew Ross, JIATF-401 director. “Bumblebee V2 provides a cost-effective, reliable interceptor that can neutralize threats without endangering our forces or surrounding infrastructure. On today’s battlefield, where drones are a constant threat, a low-collateral kinetic option is increasingly essential.”
The Army’s Global Response Force will operationally assess Bumblebee V2 in support of the Lt. Gen. James M. Gavin Joint Innovation Outpost, ensuring the system meets the demands of rapidly deployable units and accelerating delivery of advanced technology to warfighters.
“Bumblebee V2 is fully NDAA-compliant and uses advanced software to identify, track and collide with hostile drones,” said Army Maj. Cole Price, JIATF-401 assistant capability manager. “This gives our forces a critical tool to counter the growing threat of autonomous systems.” (Source: UAS VISION)
11 Feb 26. Raytheon, an RTX business (NYSE: RTX), successfully showcased the capabilities of Coyote® Block 3 Non-Kinetic (NK) during a recent U.S. Army demo. The system defeated drone swarms launched during the exercise and demonstrated exceptional launch, flight, intercept, and recovery capabilities. Coyote Block 3NK is a counter-unmanned air system that can loiter and defeat drone swarms by using a non-kinetic payload that minimizes the potential for collateral damage. The system can then be recalled and redeployed for additional engagements. Raytheon produces both kinetic and non-kinetic Coyote variants that defeat small to large drone systems at longer ranges and at higher altitudes than similar class effectors.
“Coyote provides warfighters a cost-effective defense for individual drones and swarms,” said Tom Laliberty, president of Land & Air Defense Systems at Raytheon. “We continue to invest in Coyote’s combat-proven capabilities, ensuring that allies around the globe gain an affordable operational advantage over sophisticated and evolving drone threats.”
Raytheon was recently awarded its largest counter-drone contract ever as part of the U.S. Army’s LIDS program, short for Low, slow, small-unmanned aircraft Integrated Defeat System. To support growing global demand for affordable and proven counter-drone systems, the business has invested significantly in Coyote kinetic variant production and performance enhancements to keep pace with next-generation threats. These upgrades enable faster launches, higher speeds and greater range at higher altitudes to counter UAS threats that carry heavier payloads over longer distances. (Source: PR Newswire)
11 Feb 26. Cuashub.com said today that Greece plans competitive bids for anti-drone and maritime programs in 2026. The Hellenic Center for Defense Innovation (HCDI) has announced plans to move three defense development programs into competitive bidding in 2026, with a focus on counter-drone capabilities and maritime surveillance. The priority efforts include the development of a portable maritime surveillance system, an integrated solution to counter hostile drones and electromagnetically guided weapons, and an underwater surveillance system designed to monitor subsurface threats. According to HCDI, the underwater program is intended to address both traditional submarines and emerging threats such as unmanned underwater vehicles. In addition to the three flagship programs, the center identified nine further initiatives that will continue development at a slower pace due to their earlier levels of technological maturity. Among these are plans to enhance the General Staff’s Cyber Security Operations Center with artificial intelligence tools, the development of surveillance UAVs for intelligence collection and the creation of loitering munitions to support ground force tactical operations. Other projects under consideration include the design of a national patrol vessel that could be shared by the Hellenic Navy and Coast Guard, the development of unmanned underwater vehicles for intelligence gathering and threat identification and interceptor drones intended to neutralize hostile UAVs. HCDI also outlined more experimental concepts aimed at improving battlefield resilience, including autonomous mobile drone construction units. These would be deployable in forward areas and use generator-powered 3D printers to rapidly manufacture or replace drones close to the front line. The announcement highlights Greece’s growing emphasis on indigenous defense innovation and on addressing emerging threats across the air, maritime, cyber and subsurface domains through a mix of near-term capabilities and longer-term research programs. https://cuashub.com/en/content/greece-plans-competitive-bids-for-anti-drone-and-maritime-programs-in-2026/ (Source: https://cuashub.com/
11 Feb 26. Cuashub.com said today that JIATF-401 introduces new kinetic counter-drone system to strengthen warfighter lethality. The Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF-401) has announced a $5.2 m agreement with Perennial Autonomy to field the Bumblebee V2, a kinetic counter‑drone system designed to support U.S. forces both at home and abroad. Awarded on January 30, deliveries are expected to begin in March. The Bumblebee V2 is a next‑generation FPV multirotor drone built to intercept and disable hostile small unmanned aircraft systems by physically colliding with them. This drone‑on‑drone engagement eliminates both systems on impact, offering a controlled way to counter airborne threats while helping reduce collateral damage. The design provides a focused defensive tool for protecting troops and key infrastructure. In announcing the agreement, U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Matthew Ross emphasized the importance of quickly fielding effective technology. “This decision puts kinetic [counter-small] UAS capability into the hands of our troops immediately,” he said. He noted that the interceptor is intended to offer a dependable option for neutralizing threats without increasing risk to personnel or surrounding assets. “On the modern battlefield, where drones are a constant threat, having a low-collateral kinetic option is not just an advantage, it is increasingly becoming essential for protecting our forces.” The system will undergo operational assessment by the Army’s Global Response Force in support of the recently established Lieutenant General Gavin Joint Innovation Outpost. The evaluation will determine whether the system meets the demands of units trained to deploy rapidly in complex mission environments. This aligns with the outpost’s goal of accelerating delivery of effective technology directly to warfighters.
Maj. Cole Price, assistant capability manager at JIATF‑401, highlighted additional details about the platform’s software and compliance standards. “The Bumblebee V2 is fully NDAA compliant and is equipped with cutting-edge software that allows it to identify, track, and collide with other drones,” he said. “This provides a crucial capability for our forces to counter the growing threat of autonomous systems.”
As small unmanned aircraft become increasingly common in conflict zones and in the homeland, the Bumblebee V2 represents an effort to address rapidly evolving threats with a low‑cost kinetic option. The task force aims to ensure U.S. forces have access to tools that can keep pace with emerging airborne technologies and hostile drone activity. https://cuashub.com/en/content/jiatf-401-introduces-new-kinetic-counter-drone-system-to-strengthen-warfighter-lethality/ (Source: https://cuashub.com/
11 Feb 26. Challenging Weather and Lighting Conditions Prove No Problem for the New Flir FCB-Series AI Infrared Analytics Camera
New Thermal Sensor with Deep-Learning Video Analytics Safeguards Locations by Detecting, Tracking and Analyzing All Perimeter Breaches.
Flir, a Teledyne Technologies company, is today introducing its FCB-Series AI thermal analytics camera for robust perimeter and site security. This innovative addition to Flir’s mid-range infrared security line-up merges weather-resilient, lighting-agnostic thermal sensitivity of <20 mK with advanced deep-learning video analytics. The result? Accurate and dependable detection of people and vehicles, inside or outside, whatever the conditions. Flir’s new FCB-Series AI thermal camera transforms chaotic and noisy environments into clear, reliable views that security teams can respond to effectively and efficiently. With various lens options, Nexus-enabled geolocation, and robust IP67 ingress protection rating, the sensor supports seamless installation at locations of all sizes.
Intelligence and Sensitivity
With the Flir FCB-Series AI thermal camera, businesses can detect, classify, and respond faster than ever, helping to prevent costly incidents and maintain safe and efficient operations.Beneficial features of the Flir FCB-Series AI:
- Advanced DNN deep-learning video analytics support reliable identification and categorization of individuals and vehicles with exceptional precision. With the help of these sophisticated onboard neural networks, businesses can distinguish between genuine threats and false alarms, such as moving trees, rain on the camera lens, or inquisitive small animals. When the wind shakes a construction tarpaulin or foliage swirls during a storm, the FCB-Series AI remains silent. Unnecessary alarms no longer trigger the VMS (video management system).
- Nexus-enabled target geolocation facilitates situational awareness and precise hand-off to a PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) camera for close-up tracking of an intruder around corners, along fences, or between buildings. Forming a cohesive security ecosystem, this workflow promotes real-time data sharing and interoperability among thermal cameras, visible cameras, radars, and analytics platforms.
- Five lens options from 18° to 50° field of view (VGA or QVGA resolution) let businesses cover long fence lines, tight corners, and irregular building layouts without blind spots. Difficulty in matching security coverage to different sites becomes a challenge of the past.
- Industry-leading thermal sensitivity of <20 mK reveals subtle temperature differences that standard thermal and visible cameras miss. Crystal-clear thermal means sharper, more detailed images across entrances, parking areas, and perimeter zones for faster and more accurate detection. A person cutting between parked trucks in a foggy yard or walking along a campus boundary lit by harsh floodlights, still appears as a crisp thermal profile.
Wide Application Range
Easy to install, the rugged IP67 camera is built to endure dust, heat, and driving rain, providing cost-effective, reliable thermal detection across a host of perimeter, small area, and remote site applications. These include:
- Small-to-medium commercial businesses: construction sites, warehouses, shopping malls.
- Campuses and industrial plants: education facilities, business parks, factories.
- Energy and remote installations: solar farms, utilities, storage yards.
Get a Clearer View
As thefts and burglaries at businesses continue to rise, implementing an effective security system is crucial. However, many believe that adopting a new security system requires a complete overhaul that you have to start from scratch. Not so with Flir, which employs a smart multilayered strategy that enhances security incrementally through foundational systems, camera integration, intelligence adoption, and maintenance. This approach enables businesses to develop a system that adapts to their site while maintaining budgetary constraints and ensuring continuous security improvements.
“If you suffer with false alarms from non-threat movement or weather, inconsistent detection in challenging conditions, or complex system integration and calibration needs, you will see more, know more, and protect more with our FCB-Series AI,” said Matt Strautman, Director of Global Business Development, Flir. “Advanced thermal imaging and AI analytics collaborate to deliver high-accuracy detection, even in adverse weather or lighting conditions. With flexible lens options, Nexus integration, and rugged all-weather design, our FCB-Series AI thermal camera is not only the smart choice for precise and reliable protection, it’s a cost-effective way to upgrade an outdated security system. It will integrate seamlessly with your current set-up and provide insights that expedite your decision making.”
To learn more about the FCB AI please visit: www.flir.com/products/FCB-Series-AI
10 Feb 26. Teledyne FLIR OEM Expands Neutrino ISR Series with Longest-Range SX8 ISR 50-1000 Model. NDAA-compliant, AI-ready, and ITAR-free infrared camera module provides superior performance, industry-leading reliability, and simplified integration for long-range surveillance and C-UAS applications. Teledyne FLIR OEM, a Teledyne Technologies Incorporated company (NYSE: TDY), today announced the launch of Neutrino SX8 ISR 50-1000, the latest addition to the rebranded Neutrino ISR Series (formerly the Neutrino Ground ISR Series). With a 20x continuous zoom (CZ), the high-performance model represents the longest-range solution to date in the entire Neutrino ISR lineup.
“The intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) market in 2026 continues to expand to accommodate new applications and changing needs. The Neutrino SX8 ISR 50-1000 is engineered to meet the most demanding long-range requirements for border surveillance, perimeter security, and counter-UAS (C-UAS) missions,” said Jared Faraudo, vice president of product management, Teledyne FLIR OEM. “The Neutrino ISR 50-1000 has the longest detection, recognition, and identification (DRI) ranges in the Neutrino ISR series with vehicle detection at 34 km, recognition at 23.5 km, and identification at 20 km.”
The Neutrino SX8 ISR 50-1000 is a turnkey solution for integrators developing mid- and long-range ISR systems. Combining Teledyne FLIR OEM’s world-class Neutrino mid-wave infrared (MWIR) camera modules with fully integrated CZ lenses delivers a complete, differentiated solution. The single-source camera, lens, and electronics delivers market-leading performance while reducing development risk, costs, and time to market.
Market-Leading Performance and Reliability
The Neutrino SX8 ISR 50-1000 utilizes a cooled 1280×1024 thermal resolution Neutrino SX8 MWIR sensor with an 8 µm pixel pitch, providing optimal thermal sensitivity and high-performance imaging. The 50 mm to 1000 mm CZ lens is factory integrated to simplify integration and optimize performance. The system features a long-life Teledyne FLIR FL100 linear Stirling cooler with a mean time to failure (MTTF) of greater than 27,000 hours, backed by an industry-leading two-year warranty.
Seamless Integration and AI Ready
To simplify development and reduce time to market, the module incorporates market-leading image processing and interface electronics with AgileCore™ imaging electronics from InVeo Designs LLC. The industry-standard interface offers flexible connectivity options for seamless integration into networked systems, including Gigabit Ethernet, Camera Link, and HD-SDI.
The Neutrino SX8 ISR 50-1000 is also Prism™ AI ready, supporting Teledyne FLIR OEM’s advanced AI models for detection, tracking, and classification. Integrators can also leverage Prism ISP libraries for enhanced data fidelity through features such as super-resolution, atmospheric turbulence mitigation, and contrast enhancement.
The Neutrino SX8 ISR 50-1000 is NDAA-compliant and ITAR-free. It is classified under the U.S. Department of Commerce jurisdiction as EAR 6A003.b.4.a, providing greater flexibility for development with foreign customers. Integrators also have access to a comprehensive software development kit (SDK), integration support, and documentation from the highly qualified technical services team at Teledyne FLIR OEM.
To learn more about the Neutrino ISR series, visit www.oem.flir.com/products/neutrino-ground-isr-series.
About Teledyne FLIR OEM
Teledyne FLIR OEM, a Teledyne Technologies Incorporated company, is the world’s largest volume manufacturer of ITAR-free and NDAA-compliant infrared (IR) sensor and camera modules. As a vertically integrated supplier, Teledyne FLIR OEM delivers thousands of thermal imaging modules and related software tools daily for defense, automotive, uncrewed, professional, and artificial intelligence applications designed to improve decision support and situational awareness. Teledyne FLIR OEM enables life-changing thermal sensing so the world can do and see more. For more information, please visit https://oem.flir.com/ or follow @flir.
09 Feb 26. KNDS, TYTAN expand partnership for land systems drone defence. The cooperation covers joint work on a European standard for mobile UAS launch solutions and further C-UAS technology development. KNDS and TYTAN Technologies have formalised an expanded partnership to further develop drone defence solutions for military land systems. The two companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 6 February 2026 in the presence of Germany’s Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, Katherina Reiche. The agreement was signed by TYTAN CEO and co-founder Balázs Nagy and KNDS digitalisation executive vice president Mathias Nöhl. This collaboration follows the integration of TYTAN’s Interceptor-S counter-drone system into the compartment box of the KNDS Boxer RCT30 vehicle. The combined system underwent demonstrations during the Bundeswehr’s Experimentalserie Land held in Munster and Bergen in autumn 2025. With this new agreement, KNDS and TYTAN aim to deliver integrated solutions to protect land system platforms and their crews from unmanned aerial threats through the latter’s counter-drone-on-drone technology. The extended cooperation will also include joint development of a European standard for mobile uncrewed aerial systems launch solutions, as well as further progress in counter-uncrewed aircraft systems technologies with applications in military base protection and frontline air defence.
Balázs Nagy said: “Two companies with a clear track record of battle-proven systems are joining forces to set the standard in C-UAS systems. We strongly believe in the synergy of innovation at scale in partnership with a strong industrial partner.”
KNDS and TYTAN began their cooperation in 2025.
According to KNDS, its international operations and experience with land systems are combined with TYTAN’s work in counter-uncrewed aircraft systems and drone-on-drone air defence.
Mathias Nöhl said: “As a leading European provider of land systems, we are convinced that agile and innovative companies like TYTAN and KNDS are an ideal fit to drive the integration of new, innovative solutions and offer soldiers the best possible systems.” (Source: army-technology.com)
02 Feb 26. UNIFY.C2 integrates tech from Pierce Aerospace and HGH Infrared. UNIFY.C2 has announced two new partnerships that sees technology from Pierce Aerospace and HGH Infrared integrated into the UNIFY.C2 counter-uncrewed aerial systems (C-UAS) platform developed by SPS Aerial Remote Sensing, The Pierce Aerospace integration brings Remote ID data directly into UNIFY.C2’s single, unified command-and-control interface for real-time airspace awareness, attribution and decision-making across defence, public safety and critical infrastructure operations. By correlating Remote ID with existing detection, tracking and C-UAS inputs, UNIFY.C2 aims to reduce complexity. Meanwhile, the collaboration with HGH Infrared integrates the mid-wave infrared SPYNEL X into the UNIFY.C2 platform, expanding multi-sensor detection, tracking and threat assessment capabilities within a unified operational interface. This enables UNIFY.C2 operators to ingest, correlate and visualise real-time infrared data from HGH Infrared systems alongside existing RF, radar, acoustic and other sensor inputs. (Source: www.unmannedairspace.info)
09 Feb 26. Hanwha Aerospace has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Frankenburg Technologies, an Estonian defense company specializing in innovative missile systems, to collaborate on the technology and co-development of Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) for next-generation land weapon systems. The signing ceremony took place at the World Defense Show (WDS) 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, attended by Dong-hyeon Kim, Head of the Land Systems (LS) Business Group at Hanwha Aerospace, and Kusti Salm, CEO of Frankenburg Technologies. Under this agreement, the two companies will closely cooperate on the joint development and technological integration of C-UAS equipment. The system is currently being reviewed for initial application to Hanwha’s next-generation command armored vehicle under development. According to the terms of the collaboration, Hanwha Aerospace will be responsible for the system integration of the C-UAS into the platforms, while Frankenburg Technologies will develop the guided missiles, launchers, and fire control software. This partnership marks a continued expansion of Hanwha Aerospace’s cooperation with the Estonian defense industry. Beginning with the signing of an MOU with Milrem Robotics, Europe’s leading Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) developer, Hanwha has signed MOUs with various Estonian companies, including Nortal, SensusQ, MARUDUK, and Go Craft. The company plans to further broaden this cooperation into diverse fields such as Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USV) and ammunition production. Hanwha Aerospace has steadily built trust with Estonia, beginning with the supply of K9 Self-Propelled Howitzers in 2020 and the Chunmoo System in late 2025. Leveraging this solid relationship, Hanwha aims to actively contribute to strengthening Estonia’s defense capabilities by proposing its advanced solutions for Estonia’s upcoming infantry fighting vehicle modernization program.
Dong-hyeon Kim, Head of the LS Business Group at Hanwha Aerospace said “This MOU serves as a pivotal opportunity to enhance the survivability and competitiveness of next-generation land weapon systems against the growing threat of drones on the future battlefield,” He added, “Hanwha is committed to contributing to Estonia’s security capabilities and the revitalization of its defense industry through joint development and technological cooperation across various fields.”
Kusti Salm, CEO of Frankenburg Technologies, said, “This collaboration with Hanwha Aerospace marks the start of a concrete, large-scale development program. Partnering with a global leading company like Hanwha on a next-generation command vehicle demonstrates the maturity of our missile and C-UAS technologies and our ability to contribute meaningfully to major defense platforms.”
The two companies also agreed to jointly pursue additional opportunities for these systems within the territories of Europe, the Middle East, and South-East Asia.
02 Feb 26. UK Armed Forces Bill introduces new C-UAS measures. New measures to defeat drones are being introduced in the Armed Forces Bill, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said today (February 2). The legislation will give authorised personnel the power to take out drones deemed to be posing a threat to any MoD site without the need for assistance from police. The announcement comes as newly confirmed figures reveal that in 2025, there were 266 reported uncrewed aerial system incidents near MoD sites, a rise from the 126 incidents reported in 2024. Current legislation that enables interference with drones for the purpose of preventing crime can only be used by the police and certain other agencies. The new measures allow defence personnel to protect their own sites and operations.
Defence Secretary John Healey MP said that the government is also “stepping up investment in counter-drone technology to keep Britain secure at home and strong abroad”. The government has quadrupled its spending on counter-UAS since taking office, allocating over GBP 200 m this year alone. Recent months have seen the introduction of restricted airspace at 40 defence sites, the deployment of new drones to guard military bases, investment in advanced CCTV and integrated threat monitoring systems to strengthen base security, and GBP 20 m in digital transformation to modernise security systems,” the MoD said in a press release. “Advanced technology like automated track-and-detect systems are now operational at multiple key sites, delivering 24/7 surveillance and enabling rapid response to threats.”
The Armed Forces Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 15 January 2026 and had its second reading on 26 January. The bill will also allow personnel to destroy land drones or those that can be operated on or under water, in addition to aerial drones. (Source: www.unmannedairspace.info)
03 Feb 26. Dutch MoD fits drone detection radars to 4×4 vehicles. The Dutch Ministry of Defence is equipping dozens of Ford 4×4 vehicles with radar systems to provide early warning of approaching drones and enable a faster response to unwanted intruders, it announced yesterday. The systems can distinguish birds and other moving objects from drones. The Ministry of Defence ordered several radars last year and received the first units in November. The final systems are expected to be delivered before the end of the year. (Source: www.unmannedairspace.info)
03 Feb 26. DARPA selects Raytheon for ship protection programme. The United States Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has selected Raytheon to develop a sensing and targeting system to help defend commercial shipping and naval logistics vessels against emerging threats. Raytheon’s Advanced Technology team will design, build and demonstrate a system that consists of Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) sensors, detection software and command and control capabilities to enhance situational awareness and threat response. The system, which is being developed for DARPA’s Pulling Guard programme, will deploy the sensors via a tethered drone connected to a semi-autonomous unmanned platform that is towed by commercial and naval logistics vessels. The sensors will provide real-time target tracking data to remote operators. Phase one of the programme will focus on simulated engagements to evaluate system performance and operator workflows. In phase two, the system will transition to integrating operational launchers and effectors for live operations. Beyond its primary focus of vessel protection, Raytheon says the technology has the potential to deliver broader capabilities across a wide range of naval and security operations. (Source: www.unmannedairspace.info)
06 Feb 26. Parsons C-UAS deployed to US southern border. Parsons Corporation’s DroneArmor™ autonomous counter-uncrewed aircraft system (C-UAS) has been deployed by a federal national security customer to provide additional security and protect personnel, communities and critical infrastructure along the United States’ southern border. DroneArmor is a Technology Readiness Level 9 (TRL‑9) capability that provides operators with real‑time situational awareness, actionable intelligence and mitigation capabilities against unauthorised or malicious drone activity. The C-UAS system has successfully completed government testing, enabling it to become operational at the southern border. Parsons is a C-UAS systems integrator, combining sensor and effector technologies from a range of industry partners to deliver adaptable and scalable C‑UAS capabilities tailored to individual customer operational needs. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are integrated to reduce operator cognitive load by allowing the system to autonomously track, identify and mitigate potential threats. DroneArmor is developed at the company’s C-UAS Center of Excellence (COE) in Summit Point, West Virginia. The COE enables innovation through rapid prototyping, interoperability testing and lifecycle assessments. (Source: www.unmannedairspace.info)
06 Feb 26. Origin Robotics starts BLAZE C-UAS drone deliveries to Latvia, Belgium and Estonia. Only months after the initial procurement announcements, Riga-based defence technology company Origin Robotics has begun delivering its BLAZE interceptor system to the armed forces of Latvia, Belgium, and Estonia. Latvia was the first to announce its order for Origin’s interceptor systems in early October, followed by the Belgium Ministry of Defence, which publicly announced a EUR50 m allocation for counter-drone systems in November, with Estonia ordering shortly thereafter. As of January 2026, all three nations have begun receiving the first batches of the BLAZE system, with deliveries continuing in several batches over the coming weeks. The BLAZE system, entirely developed and manufactured by Origin in Latvia, is an autonomous drone interceptor designed to neutralize hostile UAV threats with speed and precision, said the company in a press release. “Designed for NATO interoperability and built for real-world use, BLAZE is the first NATO-codified autonomous interceptor drone equipped with a STANAG-compliant warhead module and available for immediate deployment.
“Latvia’s Autonomous Systems Competence Center (ASCC) will be responsible for evaluating the system and determining how the newly acquired capabilities should be integrated into the National Armed Forces. Comparable national evaluation and integration processes are underway in Belgium and Estonia.”
Unlike traditional defence procurement cycles that can stretch into years, the BLAZE deliveries come within months of contract announcements, said Origin. The systems are operational and ready for immediate integration, and the delivery will take place over the next weeks in several batches. (Source: www.unmannedairspace.info)
09 Feb 26. Drone Defence launches AeroStrike high-speed C-UAS interceptor. Drone Defence has unveiled AeroStrike, a high-speed drone interceptor developed to counter hostile and unauthorised unmanned aerial systems operating in high threat environments. According to the company it has been engineered to operate in environments where jamming or GNSS disruption may be restricted, ineffective, or operationally unsuitable.
“AeroStrike is designed around a high-speed interceptor platform capable of rapidly closing on fast moving aerial targets,” said Drone Defence. “The emphasis of the design is on reaction time, precision control, and repeatable performance. The interceptor is deployed quickly following detection and is intended to physically engage a hostile drone to prevent it from completing its mission….The interceptor uses a non-explosive and recoverable architecture, supporting lawful defensive use and controlled operations. The system has been designed to minimise collateral risk and to allow recovery following engagement, enabling repeat use and post operation assessment.
Features include:
- Maximum speed up to 270 km/h
- 100–200 km/h intercept envelope for agile targets
- Rapid-response effector optimised for close-to-mid range engagements
- Operator-in-the-loop, retaining human decision-making throughout
- Automated or manual intercept control, including FPV flight
- Direct integration with AeroTracker for flight monitoring, tasking, and intercept management
- Cueing-ready, designed to integrate with radar, RF, and EO/IR detection
- Deployable system concept, built for fast repositioning and repeat use
“AeroStrike is intended to integrate with existing detection and monitoring systems and to be deployed with minimal setup. The platform has been developed to reduce operator workload during time critical engagements while maintaining precise control throughout the intercept phase.” (Source: www.unmannedairspace.info)
09 Feb 26. Major Radar Capability Upgrades Boost Teledyne FLIR’s Ranger Speed, Accuracy and Drone Detection. Teledyne FLIR Defense has introduced major software upgrades to its Ranger radar systems, improving detection speed, accuracy, and early warning for critical missions worldwide. The enhancements apply to the Ranger R8-3DX and Ranger R20SS, widely used for border security, force protection, and counter-UAS operations. The update adds Fast Scan technology, enabling 360-degree coverage at up to 60 RPM for the R8-3DX and 30 RPM for the R20SS—far faster than the previous 8 degrees per second. The result is earlier threat alerts, higher refresh rates, and more precise tracking, even for fast-moving targets. The R8-3DX also gains up to 20% more elevation coverage, shrinking the radar’s “cone of silence” and improving detection of high-altitude threats such as drones. Proprietary algorithms preserve sensitivity to low-speed targets—down to 0.1 m/s radial velocity—while reducing false alarms and operator workload. AI-enabled processing further improves target classification accuracy.
“These enhancements represent a major leap forward in radar performance,” said Pierre Poitevin, vice president of Radar Systems at Teledyne FLIR Defense. “By increasing scan speed and vertical coverage without sacrificing accuracy, we’re enabling customers to detect threats faster and more reliably. Our patented Fast Scan technology ensures even low-speed drone threats won’t go undetected, making it especially valuable for environments like prison airspace where rapid detection is critical.” (Source: UAS VISION)
04 Feb 26. Cuashub.com said today that Fortem reports autonomous counter-swarm drone test using SkyDome system. Fortem Technologies has announced the completion of what it describes as the first autonomous five-versus-five drone intercept, in which multiple interceptor drones safely captured incoming aircraft during a live test. According to the company, five DroneHunter F700 interceptors operated under a single SkyDome command system to intercept five drones flying pre-programmed attack missions. Fortem said each target was captured without collateral effects, demonstrating a potential approach to countering coordinated drone activity. Groups of low-cost drones are being deployed to conduct synchronized attacks and operate in contested electronic environments, driving demand for counter-UAS systems capable of engaging multiple threats simultaneously.
“As hostile drone capabilities become more autonomous and scalable, defending against swarms is no longer a hypothetical challenge,” said Fortem CEO Jon Gruen. “By demonstrating fully autonomous, multi-drone defense with safe, simultaneous intercepts, Fortem has shown that its leadership in counter-drone now extends to counter-swarm.”
The demonstration featured the company’s fifth-generation DroneHunter F700 interceptor, which Fortem said includes improvements in autonomous decision-making, maneuverability, and operational reliability compared with earlier models. The announcement follows the selection of DroneHunter by the Pentagon’s counter-UAS task force as its first operational purchase under the Replicator-2 initiative, a program intended to accelerate the deployment of counter-drone capabilities. Fortem added that the test also validated updates to SkyDome’s path-planning engine, designed to manage complex airspace constraints and coordinate multiple interceptors while maintaining separation. The approach is intended to reduce time aloft, preserve battery life and support scalable operations. (Source: https://cuashub.com/
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