Technology Guides
Counter-UAS Technologies: A European Overview
An introduction to the sensor and effector layers used in counter-drone systems, and how they are combined.
· 10 min read · DTN Editorial
Why counter-UAS matters
Small drones have become widely available and are used in a range of military and security contexts, creating demand for systems that can detect and respond to them.
Detection layers
Most C-UAS architectures combine multiple sensors because each has strengths and limitations:
- Radar
- RF detection
- EO/IR cameras
- Acoustic sensors
Mitigation options
Effectors range from RF jamming and GNSS denial to interceptor drones and kinetic systems. Legal and operational constraints strongly influence which can be used.
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Multi-sensor counter-UAS detection and tracking systems.
Fixed-wing and VTOL tactical UAS for ISR missions.
Compact AESA surveillance radars for land and naval platforms.
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