The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) announced it is seeking new technologies for first responders. Industry, academia, laboratories and the innovation community are invited to submit proposals related to four technology categories through the new Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) solicitation (BAA 18-02 Call 0002) until July 22.

Honeywell formed a new business unit dedicated to the unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and urban air mobility (UAM) industries. The UAS business unit will continue Honeywell's momentum in these emerging markets, using the firm’s technology, software, services and certification expertise to meet customers' needs in these markets.

BodyWorn by Utility added CEO to Michael Nark’s duties. Nark joined Utility in March as president.

Thales signed an agreement to support the state of North Dakota’s effort to build a statewide unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) network for safe beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations.

Ligado Networks announced more than $100 million in new investments to begin taking the necessary steps to build 5G internet of things (IoT) networks that serve mission-critical industries such as public safety and emergency response, commercial transportation, energy and manufacturing.

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai pushed back on criticism of the FCC’s April order allowing Ligado to begin operations in a letter to lawmakers saying the action will not compromise U.S. safety or security.

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) filed a petition for stay of the FCC order authorizing Ligado Networks to begin operations. NITA also filed a petition for reconsideration or clarification requesting that concerns of harmful interference to federal government and other GPS devices be resolved.

Digital Ally announced its first quarter 2020 operating results. Total revenue decreased in 2020 to $2.4 million from $2.5 million in 2019.

Thirty-one senators sent a letter to FCC Chairman Ajit Pai and the five commissioners, urging the FCC to reconsider its April order allowing Ligado to deploy a terrestrial nationwide network, citing a lack of protection for potential GPS interference.

Siemens Mobility entered into an exclusive partnership with Ondas Networks, a developer of private licensed wireless data networks for mission-critical industrial markets, to bring a Siemens-branded portfolio of wireless radio communications systems to the North American rail market.