Leonardo’s ‘Falcon Shield’ counter-drone system played a major role in the re-opening of Gatwick airport before Christmas 2018

With an estimated 50-70 million in losses to airlines, as well as significant personal claims facing insurance companies, the financial impact of Gatwick Airport's 33-hour closure shortly before Christmas 2018 - due to a series of drone scares - was significant. Underpinning this all was the security threat that a rogue drone poses to an [...]