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Lockheed Martin, Verizon Unveil AI-Powered Counter-UAS Tech

August 12, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Lockheed Martin and Verizon demonstrate AI-powered Counter-UAS technology.
System uses existing 5G network infrastructure to detect and track drones.
NetSense combines AI, radio frequency sensing, and 5G infrastructure.

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Strategic Implications

This demonstration may indicate a significant advancement in public airspace protection, suggesting that AI-powered counter-UAS technology could become a crucial component in maintaining national security. The use of existing 5G infrastructure may also signal a shift towards more scalable and cost-effective solutions for drone detection and tracking.

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What Happened

Partners Demonstrate Airspace Protection Using 5G Networks

Lockheed Martin and Verizon have successfully demonstrated an AI-powered counter-UAS technology designed to detect, track, and monitor unmanned aircraft systems using existing 5G network infrastructure. The system, known as NetSense, combines artificial intelligence, radio frequency sensing, and 5G infrastructure to identify and track drones. According to Lockheed Martin, the technology is intended to support public safety, critical infrastructure protection, and government airspace monitoring without requiring changes to existing cellular radio deployments. This development was reported by UAS Weekly.

Source | Originally Published: August 12, 2026

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