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Rafael Systems Global Sustainment to Participate in CUAS CORE Technology Demonstration

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Aircraft, SKY, Engineering, C-UAS, Multimedia, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, UAS, Force protection, RSGS, Government, Safety, Atmosphere of Earth, Unitary state, Force, Probability, Science

RESTON, Va., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The DHS Science and Technology Directorate Counter-Unmanned Aircraft (C-UAS) Capability Optimization Research Environment (CORE) has selected Rafael Systems Global Sustainment LLC (RSGS) to participate in the C-UAS CORE Technology Demonstration from 18-22 March 2024 at Fort Wolters, TX to demonstrate the effectiveness of Rafael's DRONE DOME and SKY SPOTTER systems.

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  • RESTON, Va., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The DHS Science and Technology Directorate Counter-Unmanned Aircraft (C-UAS) Capability Optimization Research Environment (CORE) has selected Rafael Systems Global Sustainment LLC (RSGS) to participate in the C-UAS CORE Technology Demonstration from 18-22 March 2024 at Fort Wolters, TX to demonstrate the effectiveness of Rafael's DRONE DOME and SKY SPOTTER systems.
  • The DRONE DOME is a cutting-edge C-UAS system that provides a comprehensive solution against hostile drones with advanced technology in drone detection, identification, neutralization, and interception.
  • DRONE DOME and SKYSPOTTER are combat-proven systems providing global and homeland defense against air threats comprising critical air space and safety.
  • Rafael Systems Global Sustainment (RSGS) LLC, founded in 2019, is a U.S. proxy company subsidiary and authorized broker for Rafael Advanced Defense Systems in Israel.

Congressional Medal of Honor Society Announces Passing of Medal of Honor Recipient Larry L. Taylor

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Monday, January 29, 2024
Bronze Star Medal, Chattanooga High School, Republic, Silver, Vietnam War, Armoured cavalry, University, Air Medal, Cobra, Bell AH-1 Cobra, Aircraft, White, Organization, Army Reserve, Army, Medal

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Congressional Medal of Honor Society regretfully announces that Larry L. Taylor, 81, a Recipient of the Medal of Honor for the Vietnam War, passed away January 28, 2024, at his home in Signal Mountain, Tennessee.

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  • MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Congressional Medal of Honor Society regretfully announces that Larry L. Taylor, 81, a Recipient of the Medal of Honor for the Vietnam War, passed away January 28, 2024, at his home in Signal Mountain, Tennessee.
  • Once reaching the area, Taylor and his wingman targeted the enemy encircling the patrol team, flying multiple low-level passes under intense enemy fire.
  • As the gunships' ammunition ran low, Taylor continued to make fake gun runs at low altitude to distract the enemy from the men on the ground.
  • Taylor then landed his helicopter 100 yards away, still under intense enemy fire, to meet the patrol team on the ground.