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DroneShield opens Adelaide research hub in expansion
Drones

DroneShield opens Adelaide research hub in expansion

The AUD $13 million site will widen DroneShield's engineering reach as demand grows for counter-drone systems and skilled staff intensify.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Millibeam unveils Rakurai handheld counter-drone system
Robotics

Millibeam unveils Rakurai handheld counter-drone system

Backed by federal funding, the Australian-made device aims to give soldiers and security teams a lighter way to disrupt fast-evolving drone threats.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Aug 2026
RFID testing system lifts yield at Australian coal mines
Industrial IoT

RFID testing system lifts yield at Australian coal mines

Australian coal producers using the RFID system have seen average yield gains of 6%, while lab turnaround has shrunk from weeks to minutes.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Jul 2026

Global Stories

Radio Frequency stories

DroneShield lands US$500 million US defence contract
Surveillance

DroneShield lands US$500 million US defence contract

The three-year deal gives the Australian-listed company a route to US defence orders as concern over small drones near bases intensifies.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Last month
EnGenius names Rachel Saunders as Vice President of Sales
Network Infrastructure

EnGenius names Rachel Saunders as Vice President of Sales

The hire signals EnGenius's push to expand across North America through partners as it tries to win more cloud networking and security business.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last month
LG begins mass-producing 5G telematics for European cars
Unified Communications

LG begins mass-producing 5G telematics for European cars

Production cars in Europe will get a lighter, cheaper 5G system as LG starts deliveries to a premium carmaker.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2026
DroneShield launches portable RF intelligence device
Software-as-a-Service

DroneShield launches portable RF intelligence device

Demand for counter-drone tools is rising as armed forces seek portable kit that can interpret radio signals in the field, not just collect them.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Aug 2026
MatSing unveils large-format Luneburg lens antennas
mmWave

MatSing unveils large-format Luneburg lens antennas

The new manufacturing process could make multibeam satellite antennas cheaper to scale, with wider coverage for defence and radar users.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2026
DroneShield wins AUD $23.2m European defence contracts
Software-as-a-Service

DroneShield wins AUD $23.2m European defence contracts

Orders for vehicle-mounted counter-drone systems will lift committed revenue to AUD $206 million for 2026, even as margins ease.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Tue, 28th Jul 2026
Avery Dennison wins RecyClass nod for RFID PET tags
Supply Chain

Avery Dennison wins RecyClass nod for RFID PET tags

Brand owners can now use the same RFID label in Europe and North America after the tag cleared recycling tests for PET bottles.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jul 2026
Powertec wins Nextivity APAC award for fourth year
Partner Programmes

Powertec wins Nextivity APAC award for fourth year

Demand for indoor mobile coverage is rising across Asia-Pacific as organisations seek more reliable communications inside large facilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Jul 2026
Unseenlabs launches second-gen satellites for wider RF
Space

Unseenlabs launches second-gen satellites for wider RF

The French firm's new microsatellites broaden radio frequency monitoring beyond ships, giving customers wider coverage of land and space activity.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2026
Roke launches anti-jam GNSS system for more platforms
Robotics

Roke launches anti-jam GNSS system for more platforms

The system aims to bring military-grade satellite navigation protection to drones, ships and other lower-cost platforms facing rising jamming threats.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026

Stories from Other Regions

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ROCTEL becomes Ekahau reseller to boost Wi-Fi offer
Digital Transformation

ROCTEL becomes Ekahau reseller to boost Wi-Fi offer

Irish organisations can now buy Ekahau Wi-Fi planning tools through ROCTEL, as demand rises for better coverage and in-house network testing.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Transcelestial & Warpspace test optical satellite links
Interoperability

Transcelestial & Warpspace test optical satellite links

Success could ease lock-in fears for satellite operators as the firms test whether separate laser systems can connect across orbit and ground networks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Jul 2026
OptiValue Tek launches SENTINEL-DOME for drone defence
Drones

OptiValue Tek launches SENTINEL-DOME for drone defence

Airports and energy sites facing escalating drone threats may gain faster response times as the new system combines radar, cameras and interceptor drones.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026
Powertec launches Spark-approved mobile booster in NZ
Unified Communications

Powertec launches Spark-approved mobile booster in NZ

Spark New Zealand customers with patchy reception can now use a carrier-approved booster in vehicles, small homes and apartments.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2026