Collaboration with AIM Defence brings high-power laser technology into DroneShield’s layered counter-drone ecosystem, expanding customer engagement options through an open architectureSydney, Australia – 14 September 2026 – DroneShield (ASX:DRO), a global leader in advanced counter-drone solutions, today announced the expansion of its open counter-drone architecture to include AIM Defence’s Fractl™ high-power laser effector, extending its layered ecosystem beyond RF sensing, electronic warfare and command-and-control. The expansion comes through a collaboration with Australian directed energy company AIM Defence, which will bring the Fractl high-power laser system into DroneShield’s ecosystem of sensing and defeat technologies. The collaboration reinforces DroneShield’s long-term position as an open, software-led counter-drone platform provider, enabling customers to combine complementary sensors and effectors as threat environments and mission requirements evolve. Image: DroneShield CTO Angus Harris and Jenelle Frewen, Director of Strategic Initiatives at AIM Defence sign MOU at AIM headquarters. As unmanned threats continue to increase in scale, autonomy and complexity, defence organisations recognise a layered counter-drone architecture is required to combine multiple sensing and defeat technologies. Such an approach incorporates complementary capabilities without replacing existing infrastructure. DroneShield’s solutions are highly effective for many RF-controlled drone threats, while AIM Defence’s directed energy offering provides an additional engagement option for…
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YUMA PROVING GROUND, Ariz. – Joint-forces students attending the Military Free Fall School are reaching new heights as they qualify in advanced high-altitude insertion techniques at one of the Army’s toughest advanced courses. The Military Free Fall School (MFFS), located at the U.S. Army’s Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona, is…
Wescom Defence, a trusted global manufacturer and solutions provider to the defence industry, specialising in advanced pyrotechnics, multispectral camouflage, soldier survivability, operational infrastructure and prime contracting support, reveals its ATMIS Mobile Signature Management system for the first time at DVD 2026. The advanced concealment technology, designed and supplied by BCB…
Galvion, a world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative head systems, power and data management solutions, and integrated soldier systems, will showcase a new Cortex™ EVO HALO integration concept for the UK’s in-service VIRTUS helmet at Defence Vehicle Dynamics (DVD) 2026 (Booth C3-D22). The integration concept illustrates how…
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MorePresident Donald Trump said that the U.S. would consider a permanent interest in Iran’s oil industry during his Sunday remarks to the press in Ireland. “We’ll ultimately get out unless we decide to stay and keep the oil, like Venezuela,” Trump told reporters. He also repeated the assertion that the…
MATBOCK Monday: Fort Benning Maneuver Warfighter Conference Swing by booth 26 to see the latest Tarsier Eclipse Pro from MATBOCK. They will also have on display – ARES Drone Assault & Sustainment Pack – Graverobber Assault Medic Pack – ARC Ghost Carrier Email sales@matbock.com to schedule a meeting with us…
Fountain Valley, CA—SureFire, LLC, manufacturer of the world’s finest—and most innovative—illumination tools and tactical products, is proud to announce a new XC3 with significantly increased performance! Building on a proven formula, the latest XC3 is fueled by a new rechargeable SFRCR123 battery that increases output to 1,000 lumens and 13,000 candela,…
For most of my career, carrying marking lights meant accepting an improvised solution. You taped chemlights to control their output. You tied them together with a cord. You found a way to hang the bundle from your belt or kit. Then you dealt with the weight, the bulk, the snag…
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MoreSaudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), in two phone calls Thursday, urged President Donald Trump to launch strikes against the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, Axios reported Friday. Trump is reported to have declined, though the commander of U.S. Central Command traveled to Saudi Arabia Thursday for meetings. Trump told…
Strike Industries – Strike SMC Bravo for RXM 4″ with Compact Grip By popular demand Strike Industries has expanded the Strike Modular Chassis to accept the Ruger RXM. This allows you to add a brace or stock to your sidearm in seconds, transforming a pistol into a PDW. Product Features:…
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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army announced today the award to AeroVironment, Inc., Albuquerque, New Mexico, of an other-transaction-agreement for production under the Enduring-High Energy Laser program. This is the Army’s first production contract for a high energy laser weapon system. “This first of its kind directed energy program will enable…
U.S. diesel prices hit a record high on Friday, hitting $6.06 a gallon according to motorist group AAA. The price jumped from $5.98 on Thursday and $5.85 a week ago. The Iran war is the biggest factor in the surge in prices as crude oil traffic through the Strait of…
Yemen’s Houthi rebels seized Perim Island in the Red Sea Friday, giving the militia expanded sway over the important Bab el-Mandeb strait. The island’s capture comes a day after the Houthis took another key Red Sea site—the port city of Mokha—from forces aligned with Yemen’s internationally recognized government. Media reports…
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Prices at the pump and elsewhere continued to climb in August, according to new inflation data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The report found that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.4 percent for the month, in line with Wall Street forecasts, putting annual inflation at 3.4…
9/11 Memorial – As It Happened – 0800 0814 – United Airlines Flight 175, a Boeing 767 carrying 56 passengers and nine crew members, departed from Logan International Airport, bound for Los Angeles International Airport, with five hijackers onboard. 0820 – American Airlines Flight 77, a Boeing 757 carrying 58…
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FirstSpear Friday Focus: Streetwalker Not every bag needs to look like a kit bag to perform like one. The FirstSpear STREETWALKER is constructed from lightweight ripstop and 500D Cordura nylon and built for professionals who move between the range, the gym, travel, and daily life without changing bags. At 12″…
