February 12, 2026 at 6:52 PM
How to operate drones in a battlespace where GPS can’t be trusted
[Sponsored] Continuation of UAS operations in contested and GPS-denied environments is key.
presented by In a crowded UAS landscape, platforms matter. But trusted autonomy, especially in denied environments, and sovereign control over how it’s used, are differentiators today. We discuss why that’s the case with Shield AI’s Mike Hanlin, Senior Director, Business Development, and Saleh Alnahdi, Director, Business Development and Strategy for Saudi Arabia.
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