Category: News

SecurityInfoWatch.com Article about MESMER

SecurityInfoWatch.com:  A new way forward in drone mitigation One of the security industry’s emerging product categories in recent years has been that of drone detection and mitigation solutions. The easing of restrictions on commercial and consumer unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) combined with falling prices have paved the way for…
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Drone manufacturer updates software…

The National: The article “Drone manufacturer updates software to prevent devices being flown in ISIL territory” was published: NEW YORK // The world’s largest manufacturer of commercial drones has issued a software update to prevent its devices being flown over swathes of Iraq and Syria where ISIL has been converting small unmanned aerial vehicles to drop bombs,…
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Counter-drone tech requires constant improvement, former DoD official says

C4ISRNET: The article “Counter-drone tech requires constant improvement, former DoD official says” A former Pentagon official is hoping for new and diverse anti-drone developments at the Defense Department’s 2017 Black Dart counter-drone exercise, planned for May 7-19 at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Black Dart 2016, held last September at Eglin, featured the Joint Multi-Platform Advanced…
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We are happy to report that Department 13 was discussed during Inc.’s podcast “Uncensored”

We are happy to report that Department 13 was discussed during Inc.’s podcast “Uncensored” which became available to download on iTunes on Friday (4/14). The Inc. reporter interviewed Jonathan twice prior to discussing Department 13 and MESMER on the podcast. The segment on Department 13 (Episode #112) begins at 10:55 and ends at 18:38. It can be downloaded here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mybizshow/id969518808…
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Columbia-based Department 13 develops software to thwart drone threats

THE BALTIMORE SUN: Columbia-based Department 13 develops software to thwart drone threats Drones have carried explosives for terrorists overseas, dropped contraband into prisons and even landed on the White House lawn. As the use of drones becomes more widespread among businesses and hobbyists, the safety and security challenges associated with the unmanned aerial vehicles are on…
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Department 13 inks deal with Booz Allen Hamilton

INSIDE DEFENSE: Department 13 inks deal with Booz Allen Hamilton Department 13 International, the maker of a counter-drone software system, said this month Booz Allen Hamilton has licensed its system for potential inclusion in military prototype demonstrations. “The technology was procured solely to enable Booz Allen to demonstrate and enhance its general technical expertise and understanding…
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