Honeywell Launches New System to Counter Drone Swarms

September 19, 2024

Honeywell will demonstrate its newest counter UAS technology for the U.S. Air Force January.

Honeywell has announced the launch of its new Stationary and Mobile UAS Reveal and Intercept System, designed to counter drone swarms through advanced detection, tracking and interception capabilities. The system integrates beyond-visual-line-of-sight communication with command and control functionality, providing a multi-layered defence solution for military operations. It is designed to be mounted on both mobile vehicles and fixed platforms to safeguard high-value assets against drone swarm threats.

The U.S. Air Force’s Global Strike Team, through the STRIKEWERX/AFWERX innovation program, has selected Honeywell’s system for a demonstration scheduled for January 2025. The demonstration will assess the system’s effectiveness in protecting critical assets while on the move, a scenario in which drone swarms pose significant threats to military operations.

According to Matt Milas, President of Defence and Space at Honeywell Aerospace Technologies:

“Modern warfare is rapidly changing, and the threat swarm drones pose to high-value assets can have a devastating effect on military operations.”

Milas emphasized that Honeywell’s system is the result of extensive research and testing, designed to meet the specific needs of military operators. The system’s ability to not only detect and track but also defeat multiple drone threats in real time makes it a standout in the industry, according to Milas.

The system incorporates technologies from several defence industry partners, including Blue Halo, Leonardo DRS, Pierce Aerospace, Silent Sentinel, Walaris, Rocky Research and Versatol. These partnerships have contributed to the development of advanced features such as radio frequency detection and sensor technology that uses light to track and identify drones, as well as mitigation capabilities using offensive drones.

The system’s multi-layered approach to defence, designed to counter both single and swarm drone threats, offers a scalable solution for modern military operations. The upcoming demonstration of Honeywell’s system will look to assess its C-UAS capabilities and determine how this system can enhance battlefield readiness and asset protection.

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