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Having concluded the qualifying rounds with the participation of over 2700 students, the regional finals are now about to begin, including 48 institutions in 14 regions, for a total of 71 classes. More than 1400 students are competing in a game based on multiple-choice questions, consisting of digital challenges between schools in areas that include Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, and Additive Manufacturing/3D Printing. The contest, based on innovative technologies, is designed to attract st...

Leonardo (Stand 04-B10) will attend the UMEX exhibition, which runs from the 21st to the 23rd of February in Abu Dhabi, to mark its third year of participation. Leonardo, the Italian-headquartered global defence and security company, is the only European firm able to provide complete unmanned solutions for civil and military customers, also insuring the security of the airspace. A member of leading unmanned programs such as the Eurodrone, Leonardo boasts a wide portfolio of technological s...

The United States Air Force (USAF) Seek Eagle Office has cleared Leonardo’s BriteCloud 218 expendable active decoy for operational testing on board the F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft. The authorisation is one of the final stages of the U.S. Department of Defense’s Foreign Comparative Testing (FCT) programme for the product, which is due to complete this year. The FCT, which is being conducted by the US Air National Guard, will open the door to U.S....

The Flight Control Computer (FCC) is a technological solution for the management of one of an aircraft’s most critical functions, its flight control system. This seminar will take an in-depth look at the potential and functioning of these systems in a variety of operational contexts and at Leonardo’s new multiplatform flight control architecture, which may be integrated with all kinds of civil and military aircraft and helicopters. Drone applications and compliance It can even be...

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated announced that Dr. JihFen Lei has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Teledyne FLIR Defence, one of the providers of thermal imaging, unmanned systems, and intelligent sensing solutions to global security and public safety markets. Defence Technologies Segment The newly named organisation is a rebranding of the company’s Defence Technologies Segment, comprising two businesses – Surveillance, and Unmanned and Integrated Solutions (UIS). W...

Leonardo is working on the relaunch of the Aerostructures division with a new investment plan of 300 million euros and is concentrating on expanding the production base of the Grottaglie (Taranto) site, currently the most impacted by the consequences of the pandemic on civil aviation. Solar-powered drone The news is that Grottaglie will take care of the solar-powered drone. It will be the first programme that could kick-start the diversification of the production of the plant which, from the s...

A contract for 10 drones is the first for the Mirach 100/5 V2 target drone, which features new engines, advanced new avionics and enhanced reliability. The Mirach 100/5 V2 will accurately simulate hostile aircraft and incoming missiles, during training exercises, in order to allow the Armed Forces to train with radars and weapon systems in realistic scenarios. Leonardo’s Mirach family also includes the M-40, which provides medium-to-high performance at a price comparable with competitors&...

SMART SHOOTER, a world-class designer, developer, and manufacturer of innovative fire control systems that significantly increase the accuracy and lethality of small arms, reveals the SMASH Dragon: an armed drone system incorporating Smart Shooter's combat-proven SMASH Technology that ensures precise target elimination. Presented by the company for the first time, SMASH Dragon is an advanced robotic weaponry payload that can be mounted on different drones and other unmanned aerial platforms. L...

The Mirach 100/5 aerial target celebrated the 25th anniversary of its first official flight in December 2021. Created in the mid-90s, the Mirach 100/5 faithfully emulates the size, performance and radar signalling of the principal emerging threats. Developed on the basis of the experience accumulated with the previous aerial targets in the 100 series of what was then known as the Meteor – the 100/2 and the 100/3 Mizar for reconnaissance, both of which date back to 1984 and the 100/4 whic...

The decommissioning of nuclear facilities poses major challenges for operators. Whether it is decommissioning or safe containment, the amount of nuclear waste to be disposed of is growing at an overwhelming rate worldwide. Automation to handle nuclear waste Automation is increasingly required to handle nuclear waste, but the nuclear industry is reluctant of fully autonomous robotic control methods for safety reasons, and remote-controlled industrial robots are preferred in hazardous environmen...

360 Vision Technology, the UK manufacturer of rugged HD, radar, and thermal PTZ imaging cameras, announces a technical partnership with the UK developer of world-class security and counter-terrorism products, Openworks Engineering. Designed to create a highly accurate and cost-effective drone detection and tracking solution for all aspects of the Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) / security market, the new partnership has resulted in the Predator SkyView360 camera – a complete integr...

At the Dubai Airshow, HENSOLDT will focus on its broad range of sensor technologies in the airborne solutions domain. The sensor solutions are deployed on various platforms, including helicopters, aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles. Come and visit them at Stand no 1039. HENSOLDT will present its airborne multi-mission surveillance radar PrecISR, along with other HENSOLDT sensors such as the ARGOS II electro-optical gimbal, which can be seamlessly integrated into the new Xplorer Mission Syste...

Dedrone, the provider of smart airspace security, successfully implements a citywide airspace security deployment in Southern Europe. Dedrone protects people, property, and information from drone threats across large footprint areas like cities, airports, and power plants. A major metropolitan city in Southern Europe has deployed less than a dozen DedroneSensors to detect, track and locate drones and their pilots across the city centre. The protected area includes internationally renowned touri...

Axon, the pioneer in connected public safety technologies, in partnership with Fotokite, announces the autonomous Fotokite Sigma UAS complete with wireless livestreaming and evidence management is now commercially available to public safety customers in the US and Canada. The exclusive partnership between Axon and Fotokite, announced in 2020, changes the way agencies leverage drones for real-time aerial situational awareness. Through Axon’s real-time operations platform, Axon Respond, gro...

Teledyne FLIR announced that Anne Bulik has been named Vice President of the company’s Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Business Unit. Anne Bulik brings more than 20 years of experience in electronics and defense to her new role pioneering the business as it expands rapidly due to increased demand for Teledyne FLIR’s advanced drone products, payloads and technology. She will report to Dr. David Cullin, General Manager of the Unmanned and Integrated Solutions business. Teledyne FLIR&rs...

At ADEX 2021 in Seoul, HENSOLDT will focus on its broad range of sensor technologies, a major part in the airborne solutions domain. The sensor solutions are deployed on various platforms, including helicopters, aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles. Come and visit us at stand no B114 at ADEX in Seoul. HENSOLDT is presenting its live air picture of its ‘TwInvis’ passive radar during this year's ADEX show. The system uses several transmission sources from various locations. It can al...

SMART SHOOTER, a world-class designer, developer, and manufacturer of innovative fire control systems (FCS) that significantly increase the accuracy of small arms, will present its SMASH 2000 Plus and SMASH Hopper Light Remote-Controlled Weapon Station (LRCWS) at the Milipol 2021 exhibition in Paris, France. Image processing and fire control software As a world pioneer in applying advanced image processing and fire control software into a ruggedised rifle-mounted optic, Smart Shooter has devel...

The UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase will return live at the Business Design Centre, in London, United Kingdom, on November 5, 2021. Bob Cockshott, the UQ National Quantum Technologies Programme Lead at KTN, said “The UK is a world leader in the research, development and critically, the commercialisation of quantum technologies, and the Quantum Showcase is where the sector gets to show its progress, to the government and industry.” UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase...

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, announced the launch of the ION™ M640x tactical Unmanned Aerial System (UAS). The American-designed, developed, and manufactured UAS builds on the capabilities of the ION M440 (a Blue sUAS) and will provide military and other government customers with best-in-class capabilities for their unique missions. Defence and public safety “Our proven, U.S.-based engineering expertise and focus on defence and public safety markets m...

SMART SHOOTER, a world-class designer, developer, and manufacturer of innovative fire control systems that significantly increase the accuracy and lethality of small arms, will present its SMASH family of solutions at the AUSA Exhibition in Washington DC, USA. Towards the exhibition, the company announces that the United States Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory, through its Rapid Capabilities Office (MCRCO), has recently purchased several SMASH 2000 systems for test & evaluation. The syst...

FLIR United Video Management System (UVMS) delivers best-in-class video management that can grow with a customer’s needs, from a single location to multiple sites around the world. The UVMS family of products, which includes Latitude software, and Horizon, and Meridian network video recorders, offers a wide range of integration options. FLIR Teledyne recently introduced four new integrations. Third-party products integration with FLIR UVMS The Teledyne FLIR Applications & Integratio...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company in smart, healthy, and sustainable building solutions is announcing the addition of body-worn cameras and autonomous robots to its physical security portfolio, along with the integration of package screening technology, powered by RaySecur. Intelligent technologies These intelligent technologies further strengthen Johnson Controls comprehensive building security portfolio and enable customers to extend the power of their systems, far beyond the c...

Leonardo and Northrop Grumman Corporation (Northrop Grumman) have announced their intention to jointly pursue opportunities in the Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) domain. Drawing on Leonardo’s expertise in rotorcraft and Northrop Grumman’s capabilities in advanced aeronautics, and next-generation autonomous uncrewed aerial systems, the companies will focus on jointly addressing global opportunities in the VTOL UAS market. Leonardo - Northrop Grumm...

Lynred, a provider of high-quality infrared detectors for the aerospace, defence and commercial markets, announces the launch of Galatea MW, one of the most compact and low power consumption infrared (IR) detectors on the market. Its SWaP (Size, Weight and Power) design enhances the autonomy and performance of battery powered devices. Galatea MW, which optimises the balance between performance and miniaturisation, is well suited for applications where payload or mobility is critical. These incl...

inter airport Europe, the B2B event brand for the international airport sector is going ahead with the first major live event for the entire airport industry, providing a much-needed opportunity for airports, airlines, air cargo carriers, and aviation-support specialists to meet with the innovation drivers in airport technology in their endeavour to exchange solutions how to return strong from the crisis. Currently, 226 exhibitors from 29 countries have already registered their participation, w...

Large companies and condominiums with an intense flow of vehicles need to keep strict control of energy bills, by checking if there are sources of waste or excessive spending. To help this public, PPA has developed a new line of gate operators that significantly reduce energy consumption. Responsible for the patented JetFlex technology, which achieved a worldwide reputation for its speed and performance, PPA currently exports its products to more than 30 countries and is a leader in the gate an...

SMARTSHOOTER, a globally renowned designer, developer, and manufacturer of innovative fire control systems that significantly increase the accuracy and lethality of small arms, will present its SMASH 2000 Plus Fire Control System and SMASH Hopper Light Remote-Controlled Weapon Station (LRCWS) at the DEFEA exhibition in Athens, Greece.  Ideal for defence, HLS, maritime patrol, border control, strategic infrastructure protection, and counter-UAS missions, SMASH is a combat-proven Fire Contro...

Dedrone®, the provider of smart airspace security, is the most trusted global counter-drone company, surpassing 1,000 sensors sold, and continues to rapidly expand the global Dedrone footprint exceeding 250% revenue growth year-over-year. Dedrone detects, identifies, and locates nearly 250 different drone types and can provide mitigation when authorised for use. Dedrone’s extensive drone library leverages a machine-learning and AI validation process to deliver maximum detection of var...

Qognify has announced that it is enabling Southern Illinois University (SIU) to stream drone footage in real-time, securely, and with low latency. Integrating drones with its existing Ocularis Video Management System (VMS), also from Qognify, delivers additional operational, safety and security benefits including active shooter tests, evidence sharing, monitoring, maintenance and mapping. Every year since 1974, SIU has hosted The Great Cardboard Boat Regatta on its Carbondale Campus Lake, an ev...

With 13 participating companies and organisations, Israel will make an impressive presence in DEFEA Exhibition, in Athens, Greece. It should be noted that the close strategic relationship developed between Greece and Israel, now also expands in the field of defence industry. DEFEA Exhibition SIBAT, the International Defense Cooperation Directorate of the Israel MOD, will co-ordinate the country’s participation in a National Pavilion. SIBAT is positioned within the IMOD, while having a cl...