UST Newsletter Edition 99

Nokia Collaborates on Autonomous Drone Service Demo at MWC 2025

In collaboration with Nokia for industries , Telefónica demonstrated a comprehensive service for autonomous drones at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025, aiming to transform air mobility in Spain.?This proposal, based on the company’s high-performance 5G network and the advanced capabilities of Open Gateway, enables the safe, efficient, and scalable integration of autonomous drone operations in airspace.

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D-Fend Solutions Discusses RF Cyber Takeover C-UAS Technology

In an exclusive Q&A, Jeffrey Starr , the CMO of D-Fend Solutions , sits down with UST to discuss the advantages of RF cyber takeover, the capabilities of the company’s?EnforceAir system, and the future of counter-UAS technology in an increasingly drone-populated world.

D-Fend Solutions' RF cyber based counter-UAS technologies are designed to safely and efficiently detect and neutralize drone threats, allowing the operator to remain in complete control until the end of the rogue drone incident.

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UXV Technologies Unveils New Rugged Drone Controller

UXV Technologies ?is introducing the?SRoC DualGrip controller, the newest addition to the Soldier Robotic Controller (SRoC) series of ground control stations (GCS) for drones and robotics. The new DualGrip retains the core features of the?SRoC Series?– such as its rugged design built to withstand the harshest conditions – while introducing a new compact, lightweight, and highly portable form.

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MQ-9B SeaGuardian? UAS Undergoes Testing with Anti-Submarine Sensors

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has demonstrated the first-ever Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) capability on an?MQ-9B SeaGuardian??UAS. In a test which took place from January 20-30, 2025, a company-operated MQ-9B SeaGuardian successfully deployed and tested anti-submarine sensors using multiple pre-production Sonobuoy Dispensing System (SDS) pods. These pods deployed multiple sonobuoys to conduct onboard thermal-depth and acoustic data processing.?

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ARK Electronics Unveils the ARK Flow MR

ARK Electronics ?has launched the ARK Flow MR, a seamless drop-in upgrade to the widely acclaimed ARK Flow. Featuring advanced sensors for superior precision and performance, the?ARK Flow MR?has been tailored to meet the evolving needs of users, enabling unmanned aerial vehicles to fly in GPS-denied environments such as inside buildings, tunnels, etc.

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