Spotting drones before it's too late: US Army eyes wearable detection tech

The US Army is exploring wearable technology that could alert soldiers to the presence of hostile drones, as the military seeks to protect frontline troops from aerial surveillance and attacks without adding to their combat load.According to Defense News, citing US Army officials, the Army’s Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) C5ISR Center is investigating lightweight sensors that could detect drones through their acoustic signatures and potentially integrate with software to identify threats. The project remains at an early research stage, and the technology has not yet been tested.Beth Perry, director of the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command’s C5ISR Center, said the Army was exploring lightweight, soldier-based sensors capable of detecting drones through their distinct acoustic signatures.She described the effort as an “early innovation project” and said the sensor could potentially integrate with software to identify the drone and help soldiers or their units respond.Jami Davis, assistant director for Soldier…