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🤩💪 The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded Red Cat Holdings $1 million to provide its Edge 130 Blue drones for the US Army. The tricopters will be supplied to the service’s Communications-Electronics Command, where they are expected to be used for C5ISR warfighter support missions to increase readiness in demanding environments. “It is great to deepen our relationship with the US Army and to be part of CECOM’s mission to deliver C5ISR systems that enable full spectrum combat operations at the point of need,” Red Cat CEO Jeff Thompson said. “We are committed to supporting the US Army’s modernization strategy and transformation into a multi-domain force where small, portable unmanned aerial systems like the Edge 130 play an increasing role in conducting intelligence, maneuver, and strike activities across multiple battlefield formations.” #military #army #defense #defence #defenseindustry #defenceindustry #defensetech #defencetech #militarytech #technology #innovation #drone #drones #uas #uav #redcat #usarmy #C5ISR #redcat

To help meet a growing demand for tools to defeat adversaries’ kamikaze drones and other types of small unmanned aerial systems, the U.S. Army’s fiscal 2025 budget request includes funding for a variety of kinetic and non-kinetic counter-drone capabilities. Giving soldiers additional capabilities to protect themselves against threats from above is a top modernization for the service. American troops in the Middle East under U.S. Central Command have repeatedly come under attack. https://lnkd.in/eM24zMpG

To help meet a growing demand for tools to defeat adversaries’ kamikaze drones and other types of small unmanned aerial systems, the U.S. Army’s fiscal 2025 budget request includes funding for a variety of kinetic and non-kinetic counter-drone capabilities. Giving soldiers additional capabilities to protect themselves against threats from above is a top modernization for the service. American troops in the Middle East under U.S. Central Command have repeatedly come under attack. https://lnkd.in/e7Tj5Vug

To help meet a growing demand for tools to defeat adversaries’ kamikaze drones and other types of small unmanned aerial systems, the U.S. Army’s fiscal 2025 budget request includes funding for a variety of kinetic and non-kinetic counter-drone capabilities. Giving soldiers additional capabilities to protect themselves against threats from above is a top modernization for the service. American troops in the Middle East under U.S. Central Command have repeatedly come under attack. https://lnkd.in/eSG7XRJ3

The South Korean state arms procurement agency plans to deliver the first model of the newly developed KAI Light Armed Helicopter (LAH) to the Army this year as part of efforts to replace the Republic of Korea Army’s aging helicopters. The LAH model is currently in the final stages of assembly and is expected to be deployed to the Army this year after undergoing inspections. In December 2022, DAPA signed a 302 billion-won (US$225.6 million) contract with Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd. (KAI) to build 10 LAHs, with delivery aimed for December this year. The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) signed another deal with KAI last month worth 1.4 trillion won for an undisclosed number of additional LAHs. The KAI LAH (Light Armed Helicopter) is a compact twin-engine combat helicopter that is being developed by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI). The LAH has been developed from the Eurocopter EC155 following an agreement between the multinational manufacturer Airbus Helicopters and KAI made in 2015. It is capable of performing multiple mission roles including light attack, close air support, escort, and troop transport duties, replacing both the MD500 Defender and AH-1S Cobra helicopters of the Republic of Korea Army. Korea Aerospace Industries has prompted several conceptual variants of the LAH, including an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and a troop-transport Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) model. #military #defense #defence #militaryleak https://lnkd.in/g6-crf_F

🙌 CAE Defense & Security has signed a contract to provide in-service support for the Royal Canadian Air Force’s future MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones. The agreement stipulates aircraft maintenance, publications management, and IT and cybersecurity support across Canada’s drone operating locations. “CAE is dedicated to advancing innovative solutions to support Canada’s defence and the ongoing modernization of the Royal Canadian Air Force,” CAE President and CEO Marc Parent, CM said. “Our long-standing collaboration with GA-ASI delivers best-in-class training technologies, systems, and services to Canada’s Armed Forces with critical devices and support to enable intelligence, reconnaissance, and surveillance operations.” #military #army #defense #defence #defenseindustry #defenceindustry #defensetech #defencetech #militarytech #technology #innovation #drone #drones #uas #uav #canada

💥🙌 Rheinmetall and Anduril Industries will jointly design and manufacture a layered counter-drone system for European customers. The agreement will integrate Rheinmetall’s Skymaster and Anduril’s Lattice command and control systems into the American company’s Sentry surveillance tower, Wisp sensors, and Anvil kinetic interceptor. "This cooperation will showcase the most innovative C-sUAS system – combining the strength of Rheinmetall military capabilities and the cutting edge development speed of Anduril,” Rheinmetall Air Defence CEO Oliver Duerr remarked. Anduril said the partnership will support the team’s objectives in providing a “systematic approach” comprising a wide sensor and effector mix for European users. “The pace of warfare is accelerating at the speed of technology development,” Anduril Global Defence SVP Gregory Kausner stated. “Global defence forces must face a rapidly evolving set of threats from both emerging unmanned systems and legacy manned platforms.” #military #army #defense #defence #defenseindustry #defenceindustry #defensetech #defencetech #militarytech #technology #innovation #drone #drones #counterdrone #counterdronetechnology #uas #cuas #rheinmetall #anduril #airdefense #airdefence

The Defense Innovation Unit is soliciting industry for less expensive “kinetic” weapons that the Navy could use to shoot down enemy drones. The sea service has been busy over the past eight months taking out unmanned aerial systems and missiles launched by the Houthis at vessels in the Red Sea, a major global shipping route. While the Navy has been highly successful in its recent air defense missions, Pentagon officials are concerned about the so-called “cost exchange ratio” — where in some cases, multimillion-dollar missiles have been used to take out UAS that only cost a few thousand dollars to make. To help meet the increasing demand for counter-drone tools at a lower price point, the department is looking for new shipborne solutions. https://lnkd.in/eXDc5gCN

#Yemen - USCENTCOM - Red Sea Update: On Feb. 22, at approximately 5 p.m. (Sanaa time), U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces conducted self-defense strikes against four Iranian-backed Houthi unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and two mobile anti-ship cruise missiles (ASCM) that were prepared to launch from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen towards the Red Sea. On Feb. 23, between 3:30 and 5 a.m., CENTCOM forces shot down three Houthi one-way attack UAV near several commercial ships operating in the Red Sea. There was no damage to any ships. CENTCOM forces identified the UAVs and ASCMs and determined they presented an imminent threat to merchant vessels and to the U.S. Navy ships in the region. These actions will protect freedom of navigation and make international waters safer and more secure for U.S. Navy and merchant vessels. https://lnkd.in/eZgw-5_Z

To help meet a growing demand for tools to defeat adversaries’ kamikaze drones and other types of small unmanned aerial systems, the U.S. Army’s fiscal 2025 budget request includes funding for a variety of kinetic and non-kinetic counter-drone capabilities. Giving soldiers additional capabilities to protect themselves against threats from above is a top modernization for the service. American troops in the Middle East under U.S. Central Command have repeatedly come under attack. https://lnkd.in/exEuVu4k