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Ericsson unveils 5G router to power connected fleets

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Ericsson launches modular 5G in-vehicle router with Wi-Fi 7, edge AI and centimetre-level tracking for fleets, transit and emergency services.
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Australia warned over unpreparedness for drone cyber-attacks

Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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Australia's power, water and telecoms at risk as report warns critical infrastructure lacks defences against emerging drone-borne cyber threats.
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DroneShield joins Defence counter-drone services panel

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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DroneShield has secured a spot on Defence's LAND 156 counter-drone services panel, positioning it for future C-sUAS capability contracts.
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Globalstar, Skydio trial private 5G link for drones

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Globalstar and Skydio trial Band n53 private 5G for drones, eyeing safer public safety missions and uplink-heavy autonomous operations.
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DroneShield backs ADF drone racing team through 2026

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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DroneShield extends backing of the ADF Drone Racing Team to 2026, tying elite racing skills to emerging counter-drone defence technology.
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DroneShield lands AUD $14.4m boost from defence deals

Mon, 5th Jan 2026
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DroneShield wins new Western and Asia Pacific defence contracts worth AUD $14.4m, lifting its record revenue backlog into 2026.
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Port of Tyne hails gains from private 5G rollout

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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Port of Tyne says a private 5G network from BT and Ericsson has boosted safety, automation and real-time oversight across its estate.
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Arkeus to supply hyperspectral sensor for Army surveillance

Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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Arkeus will supply its hyperspectral sensor for the Australian Army's Wide Area Airborne Surveillance Programme to boost reconnaissance with advanced ISR capabilities.
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PMT Security & DroneShield partner to counter rising drone threats

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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PMT Security partners with DroneShield to enhance protection against drone threats targeting Australian government, corrections, and critical infrastructure sectors.
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DroneSentry-C2 integrates ADS-B to boost airspace safety features

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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DroneShield's DroneSentry-C2 now integrates ADS-B data to enhance airspace safety by better distinguishing drones from conventional aircraft in critical operations.
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DroneShield launches RfPatrol plugin to enhance TAK drone alerts

Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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DroneShield's new RfPatrol plugin integrates real-time drone detection into the TAK ecosystem, enhancing situational awareness for over 250,000 global users.
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DroneShield wins US defence contracts as global sales top 4,000 units

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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DroneShield secured AUD $7.9m US defence contracts for handheld drone-detection, surpassing 4,000 systems sold globally amid record revenue growth.
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Autodesk unveils AI-driven updates for design, construction & media

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Autodesk launches AI-powered updates across design, manufacturing, construction, and media, enhancing collaboration and productivity with new cloud tools.
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DroneShield wins AUD $5 million deal for ADF counter-drone tech

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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DroneShield to supply AUD $5 million worth of portable counter-drone systems to the Australian Defence Force under Project LAND 156.
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Drone Forge to launch DF Fleet 1, targeting USD $90.7bn market

Wed, 28th May 2025
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Drone Forge will launch its enterprise-grade DF Fleet 1 drone fleet in 2026, targeting the USD $90.7bn global drone market by 2030.
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DroneShield secures AUD $1 million police contract for counter-drone gear

Wed, 21st May 2025
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DroneShield secures a contract worth over AUD $1 million to supply Australian police with AI-powered counter-drone tech, enhancing public safety.
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Adlink unveils compact module for high-power edge computing

Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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ADLINK Technology unveils the COM-HPC-mMTL module based on Intel Core Ultra, offering compact, high-performance edge computing with AI and rugged design.
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Elsight unveils HeatSight for enhanced UAV connectivity

Mon, 27th Jan 2025
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Elsight has unveiled HeatSight, a pioneering tool to map cellular coverage for drone operations, enhancing flight safety and planning for UAVs.
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Carbonix Volanti drone gets US approval for BVLOS ops

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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Carbonix's Volanti drone secures a nationwide waiver for BVLOS operations in the US, revolutionising UAV capabilities and market access.
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Carbonix partners with Toll to enhance drone operations in Australia

Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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Carbonix has partnered with Toll Uncrewed Systems to bolster drone operations and training in Australia, enhancing capabilities across various sectors.