Honeywell announced on 16 September 2024 that it is launching a new counter-unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system particularly focused on addressing the threat from UAV swarms.
By combining beyond-visual-line-of-sight communication with command-and-control capabilities, the multi-layered system is able to detect, track and then counter UAV swarms. It can either be mounted on vehicles or put in a fixed location to protect valuable assets.
The US Air Force Global Strike team via its STRIKEWERX/AFWERX innovation hub recently selected Honeywell’s Stationary And Mobile UAS Reveal And Intercept system to demonstrate the protection of high-value assets from swarming UAVs while on the move. The demonstration will take place in January 2025.
“Modern warfare is rapidly changing and the threat swarming drones pose to high-value assets can have a devastating effect on military operations,” Matt Milas, president for Defense and Space at Honeywell Aerospace Technologies, was quoted as saying in a company press release.
“Our Stationary And Mobile UAS Reveal And Intercept system is a highly reliable, scalable and fully integrated defensive system that has been developed after extensive research and testing with the needs of military operators in mind,” Milas added. “This system’s multi-layered defensive capabilities set it apart in the industry and enable it to not only track and detect but also defeat multiple threats. We’re excited to demonstrate this technology for the air force and are confident the system can provide critical new capabilities on the battlefield.”
The system has been developed by integrating components from defence manufacturers such as Blue Halo, Leonardo DRS, Pierce Aerospace, Silent Sentinel, Walaris, Rocky Research and Versatol. These components include a radio frequency detection capability combined with sensor technology that uses light to detect, track and identify objects, including offensive UAVs, to counter swarm attacks.
