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Lockheed Martin Unveils NetSense Airspace Awareness System

August 12, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Lockheed Martin demonstrates NetSense Airspace Awareness-as-a-Service system.
System combines 5G, AI, and commercial tech to detect Unmanned Aerial Systems.
Partners include Verizon, Keysight, ODC, and Astris AI.
Solution leverages existing 5G networks for cost-effective sensing.

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Strategic Implications

This development may indicate a shift towards leveraging commercial technologies for public airspace protection, suggesting a more cost-effective and scalable approach. The collaboration between Lockheed Martin and industry partners could strengthen the company's position in the defense technology market, and may pave the way for broader adoption of AI-powered sensing solutions.

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What Happened

AI-Powered Solution For Public Airspace Protection Demonstrated

Lockheed Martin, in collaboration with Verizon, Keysight, ODC, and Astris AI, has demonstrated the NetSense Airspace Awareness-as-a-Service system, which combines 5G, AI, and commercial technology to detect and track Unmanned Aerial Systems. The system leverages existing 5G networks for cost-effective sensing and has broad commercial applications across critical infrastructure, large-scale events, and public spaces. According to Lockheed Martin, the NetSense solution can help protect people and critical infrastructure across a wide range of environments, and pilot deployments are planned for the second half of 2026 and early 2027.

Source | Originally Published: August 12, 2026

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