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Homeland Security

CACI Launches UAS Detection And Tracking System

By Cal Biesecker

Thursday, November 19th, 2015

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CACI Launches UAS Detection And Tracking System

CACI International sells its SkyTracker Counter UAS solutions for detecting, tracking and mitigating potential drone threats. Graphic: CACI International

CACI International [CACI] on Thursday launched SkyTracker, the company’s system to detect and track unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and their ground operators for use in monitoring protected airspace and high-value assets.SkyTracker can be used to protect airports, critical infrastructure or events, CACI said.“CACI’s SkyTracker system provides our customers with the unique capability to precisely locate unmanned aircraft systems and their ground operators,” John Mengucci, CACI’s chief operating officer and president of U.S. operations, said in a statement. “In addition to…

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