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Homeland Security

Tech Developments

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, April 28th, 2020

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Tech Developments

The Border Patrol uses BlueHalo's Titan counter-UAS. (Photo: BlueHalo)

Citadel Defense Introduces New AI Software to Counter Air, Land and Sea Drones Citadel Defense has introduced new artificial intelligence-based software algorithms that allow its Titan counter-unmanned aircraft system (UAS) technology to detect and defeat drone threats in the air, on land, and at sea. Citadel says its software will be rolled out to more than 100 Titan systems that are in the field. “Unmanned systems have changed the landscape of military, intelligence, and security operations,” says Christopher Williams, CEO…

Congress

Warren And Sheehy Renew Call for “Right to Repair” In NDAA

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Sen. Timothy Sheehy (R-Mont.), two members of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), are renewing their call for “Right to Repair” language in the National […]

HASC Looks To Restrict USV Deliveries Without Navy CONOPS And Strategy

The House Armed Services Committee’s (HASC) fiscal year 2027 defense policy draft bill aims to restrict the Navy’s use of unmanned surface vessels (USV) until it decides on key factors […]

Congress

Gaps In Army’s Tactical Counter-Drone Capabilities Remain Concern Of HASC

A draft defense policy bill released this week says the Army is fielding counter-drone capabilities for defense of fixed sites and maneuver forces but suggests that troops at the lowest […]

Army

HASC Wants Closer Look At Army’s SBMC Program, Cites Avoiding Past IVAS Missteps

The House Armed Services Committee (HASC) wants a closer look at the Army’s Soldier Borne Mission Command (SBMC) effort, citing support for the development program while expressing caution to avoid […]