Air Force, DOE examine counter-UAV technology for nuclear assets

By Leigh Giangreco / May 2, 2016 at 9:00 AM
Air Force Global Strike Command and the Energy Department are both seeking ways to thwart small, personal drones from flying too close to their nuclear and conventional assets. According to a question-and-answer document posted on the Federal Business Opportunities wesbite April 21, Air Force Global Strike Command has a requirement for "a handheld device (like a rifle or large handgun)" that could provide an interim solution to counter the threat unmanned systems might pose to AFGSC assets. AFGSC spokeswoman Linda...

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