Non-lethal weapons

First Major Police Agency in Ukraine to Deploy TASER Devices

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Thursday, September 24, 2020

KYIV, Ukraine, Sept. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Axon Enterprise Inc and Axon Public Safety, BV announced today that the Department of the National Police of Ukraine will equip officers with TASER conducted energy devices (CEDs).

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  • KYIV, Ukraine, Sept. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Axon Enterprise Inc and Axon Public Safety, BV announced today that the Department of the National Police of Ukraine will equip officers with TASER conducted energy devices (CEDs).
  • The agency will deploy 200 TASER X2 CEDs between September and October as a critical safety and de-escalation tool to safely handle situations and reduce injuries to officers and the public.
  • "The National Police of Ukraine will start using TASER CEDs for its operations, which is a completely new tool for law enforcement agencies in our country.
  • "It is our pleasure to announce that the National Police of Ukraine became the first law-enforcement agency in the country to deploy TASER CEDs," says Axon's Country Manager of Ukraine, Yurii Zhyliaiev.

Axon's TASER 7 Conducted Energy Device Approved for Deployment Across UK Police Forces

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Friday, August 28, 2020

SEATTLE, Aug. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Axon (Nasdaq: AAXN), the global leader in connected law enforcement technologies today announced the approval for police forces in the United Kingdom (UK) to purchase and deploy its latest TASER Conducted Energy Device (CED).

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  • SEATTLE, Aug. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Axon (Nasdaq: AAXN), the global leader in connected law enforcement technologies today announced the approval for police forces in the United Kingdom (UK) to purchase and deploy its latest TASER Conducted Energy Device (CED).
  • Following the approval to deploy the TASER 7 by the UK's Home Secretary Priti Patel, police forces can begin training on the TASER 7 before the end of the year.
  • These capabilities include wireless device management, self-reporting and general visibility into the health of the device or a full fleet of CEDs.
  • "We're excited to watch the adoption of this innovative device across the UK," says Axon UK Country Manager, Mike Ashby-Clarke.

Axon's TASER 7 Conducted Energy Device Approved for Deployment Across UK Police Forces

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Friday, August 28, 2020

LONDON, Aug. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Axon , the global leader in connected law enforcement technologies and its United Kingdom subsidiary, Axon Public Safety UK, today announced the approval for police forces in the United Kingdom (UK) to purchase and deploy its latest TASER Conducted Energy Device (CED).

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  • LONDON, Aug. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Axon , the global leader in connected law enforcement technologies and its United Kingdom subsidiary, Axon Public Safety UK, today announced the approval for police forces in the United Kingdom (UK) to purchase and deploy its latest TASER Conducted Energy Device (CED).
  • Following the approval to deploy the TASER 7 by the UK's Home Secretary Priti Patel, police forces can begin training on the TASER 7 before the end of the year.
  • These capabilities include wireless device management, self-reporting and general visibility into the health of the device or a full fleet of CEDs.
  • "We're excited to watch the adoption of this innovative device across the UK," says Axon UK Country Manager, Mike Ashby-Clarke.

Genasys™ Inc. Announces $2.4 Million in International Border and Homeland Security Orders

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Thursday, June 11, 2020

A country in Southeast Asia will use the LRAD 500X systems for homeland and border security applications, and the LRAD 1000X systems for vessel-mounted offshore security operations.

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  • A country in Southeast Asia will use the LRAD 500X systems for homeland and border security applications, and the LRAD 1000X systems for vessel-mounted offshore security operations.
  • Both follow-on orders are part of multi-year programs for communication solutions to enhance security procedures.
  • Vehicle-mounted LRAD 500X systems are being deployed by two African nations for homeland security and public safety applications.
  • Border security agencies in Southeast Asia and in other regions are making LRAD their communication system of choice.

Genasys™ Inc. Receives $1.9 Million Follow-on Order from U.S. Army

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Tuesday, June 9, 2020

SAN DIEGO, June 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genasys Inc. (NASDAQ: GNSS), the global leader in critical communications systems and solutions, today announced a $1.9 million follow-on order from the U.S. Army (Army) for LRAD 450XL (450XL) acoustic hailing devices (AHDs).

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  • SAN DIEGO, June 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genasys Inc. (NASDAQ: GNSS), the global leader in critical communications systems and solutions, today announced a $1.9 million follow-on order from the U.S. Army (Army) for LRAD 450XL (450XL) acoustic hailing devices (AHDs).
  • The 450XL incorporates Genasys patented technology to generate the audio output of a unit almost twice its size and weight.
  • These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested in the forward-looking statements.
  • Genasys Inc. disclaims any intent or obligation to update those forward-looking statements, except as otherwise specifically stated.

Genasys™ Inc. LRAD® Systems Deployed by First Responders and Law Enforcement for Critical Crowd Communications

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Thursday, June 4, 2020

SAN DIEGO, June 04, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genasys Inc. (NASDAQ: GNSS), the global leader in critical communications systems and solutions, today announced that first responders and public safety agencies in many cities used LRAD systems for protest and crowd communications during recent civil unrest.

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  • SAN DIEGO, June 04, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genasys Inc. (NASDAQ: GNSS), the global leader in critical communications systems and solutions, today announced that first responders and public safety agencies in many cities used LRAD systems for protest and crowd communications during recent civil unrest.
  • The crowd noise generated by large, and sometimes volatile protests, overwhelms bullhorns and vehicle public address systems rendering them essentially useless, said Richard Danforth, Chief Executive Officer, Genasys Inc. LRAD voice broadcast systems enable new methods of policing that protect the public and law enforcement officers by promoting safer initial interactions.
  • Using LRAD systems to communicate from safe standoff distances provides more time for mutual assessment, interaction and de-escalation.
  • In addition to crowd and protest communications, first responders and public safety agencies are using LRAD systems for:
    Genasys is a global provider of critical communications solutions to help keep people safe.Genasys systems are in service in 72 countries around the world in diverse applications, including public safety, national emergency warning systems, mass notification, defense, law enforcement, critical infrastructure protection and many more.

Genasys™ Inc. Announces $4.3 Million U.S. Navy IDIQ Contract

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Wednesday, June 3, 2020

SAN DIEGO, June 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genasys Inc. (NASDAQ: GNSS), the global leader in critical communications systems and solutions, today announced it has been awarded a $4.3 million indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract from the U.S. Navy (Navy) for LRAD 1000Xi acoustic hailing devices (AHDs).

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  • SAN DIEGO, June 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genasys Inc. (NASDAQ: GNSS), the global leader in critical communications systems and solutions, today announced it has been awarded a $4.3 million indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract from the U.S. Navy (Navy) for LRAD 1000Xi acoustic hailing devices (AHDs).
  • With the 3-year award, the Navy also placed an initial $1.2 million order for delivery this fiscal year.
  • Genasys is a global provider of critical communications solutions to help keep people safe.
  • Genasys Inc. disclaims any intent or obligation to update those forward-looking statements, except as otherwise specifically stated.

Insights into the Worldwide Directed Energy Weapons Industry to 2027 - Rising Defense Budget Across the Globe Presents Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, May 25, 2020

According to this report, the global directed energy weapons market is predicted to grow at a CAGR of 22.15% during the forecasting period 2019-2027.

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  • According to this report, the global directed energy weapons market is predicted to grow at a CAGR of 22.15% during the forecasting period 2019-2027.
  • The rising adoption rates of non-lethal weapons, the growing demand for laser systems by the navy, the accurate & precise nature of technology and the increasing incidence of terrorism are the key factors driving the market growth of the global directed energy weapons market.
  • North America is expected to be the largest market for directed energy weapons over the forthcoming years.
  • This factor, along with the favorable government policies, is expected to increase the market growth of directed energy weapons in the region.

Genasys™ Inc. Receives $12.6 Million U.S. Army Follow-on Order

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Wednesday, May 13, 2020

SAN DIEGO, May 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genasys Inc. (NASDAQ: GNSS), a global provider of critical communications systems and solutions, today announced a $12.6 million follow-on order from the U.S. Army (Army) for LRAD 450XL acoustic hailing devices (AHDs), spares and accessories.

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  • SAN DIEGO, May 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genasys Inc. (NASDAQ: GNSS), a global provider of critical communications systems and solutions, today announced a $12.6 million follow-on order from the U.S. Army (Army) for LRAD 450XL acoustic hailing devices (AHDs), spares and accessories.
  • This is the Companys third LRAD 450XL order received under the $110 million Army AHD program.
  • The LRAD 450XL provides the Army with critical communications and scalable escalation of force capabilities, said Richard Danforth, Chief Executive Officer of Genasys Inc.
  • These LRAD systems will be fielded with Active Duty, Reserve, and National Guard Military Police, PSYOPS and transportation security units.

Genasys™ Inc. Announces $1.5 Million in International Naval and Port Security Orders

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Thursday, April 9, 2020

SAN DIEGO, April 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genasys Inc. (NASDAQ: GNSS), a global provider of critical communications solutions, today announced $1.5 million in international naval and port security orders.

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  • SAN DIEGO, April 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genasys Inc. (NASDAQ: GNSS), a global provider of critical communications solutions, today announced $1.5 million in international naval and port security orders.
  • A naval port in the Middle East ordered remotely operated LRAD 950RXL acoustic hailing devices (AHDs) and Genasys hardware and software mass notification systems .
  • The LRAD 950RXLs will be used for port protection applications and the Genasys systems will provide port-wide communication and emergency mass notification.
  • In a follow-on order, additional LRAD 950RXL systems were purchased for the frigates of a European naval fleet.