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ACA calls for drone mitigation authority for U.S. prisons

At the Counter-UAS Homeland Security USA Conference, Robert L. Green, Executive Director of the American Correctional Association (ACA), delivered a…

Two arrested for alleged drone smuggling attempt at UK prison

Two men have been arrested after being found with a drone outside HMP Hindley, a prison in the UK’s North…

Chief Inspector of Prisons claims airspace has been “ceded” to organized crime

The use of drones to smuggle drugs, weapons and other contraband into HMP Manchester has been branded a “threat to…

Drone smuggling incident highlights security challenges in Canadian prisons

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) has now confirmed that a high-value package of illicit drugs discovered on the grounds…

HMP Perth considering counter-drone solutions

Drones are increasingly being used to smuggle contraband into HMP Perth in Scotland, prompting police and prison authorities to explore…

D-Fend Solutions secures $31M to expand counter-drone capabilities

D-Fend Solutions, a company specializing in non-kinetic, radio frequency (RF) cyber-based counter-drone technology, has raised $31 million in the first…

Officials call for counter-UAS solutions in UK prisons

Authorities have observed a sharp rise in the use of drones to smuggle contraband into prisons in England and Wales,…

Drone security deemed “crisis” at HMP Garth

HMP Garth in Lancashire is “facing major security issues” and suffering from a “breakdown in safety and security,” according to…

Canadian prisons crack down on drones

British Columbia prison officials seized multiple packages containing cannabis concentrates worth around CAD $70,000 on the perimeter of Mountain Institution,…

Smugglers target civilian pilots for prison drone operations

Organised crime groups in the UK are reportedly recruiting skilled drone pilots to smuggle everything from drugs and mobile phones…

Drone detection leads to arrest after prison yard contraband drop

A man has been arrested on suspicion of flying a drone loaded with contraband, including mobile phones, into the yard…

BRINC and Echodyne partner to enable BVLOS for first responders

SEATTLE – August 15, 2024 – BRINC, a pioneer in drone technology for first responders, is proud to announce a partnership with Echodyne,…

Science & Tech Community Invited to Support National Security

WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) released a new Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (LRBAA) 24-01, which…

Two Major Concerns with the House Counter-UAS Legislation

The worldwide uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) threat is evolving daily. It is marked by the increasing use of this technology…

Countering Potential Threats Posed by Drones

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on countering potential threats posed by drones sets out…

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