Haifa / Tel Aviv: Based on the experience gathered in Ukraine and Israel as to the threat pose by armed drones, European countries deploy counter measures. Israeli company Elbit Systems has been awarded a contract worth approximately $60 million to supply its multi-layered Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) to a NATO European country. The contract will be performed over a period of 3 years.
As part of the contract, Elbit Systems will deliver its ReDrone™ modular Counter-UAS solution. The ReDrone Solution comprises Elbit Systems‘ advanced DAiR Radar, SIGINT (Signal Intelligence) sensors, EW (Electronic Warfare) counter measures and EO (Electro-Optical) day/night payload, which provide an enhanced integrated aerial picture along with high-end electronic attack capabilities.
The ReDrone modular, multi-sensor, and multi-mission system is part of Elbit’s advanced EW, Radars, and SIGINT portfolio. It provides functionalities beyond common active and passive sensors, enabling the rapid detection and location of multiple drones simultaneously across various communication channels, within the protected area.
According to the company, the system can detect, identify, locate, track and neutralise hostile UAS, during day and night, in both urban and rural environments and under various weather conditions. The solution includes both stationary and mobile configurations, which can be installed on vehicular platforms to enhance operational flexibility. Additionally, it includes advanced C4I (Command and Control) capabilities for comprehensive mission management.
Oren Sabag, General Manager of Elbit Systems ISTAR & EW said that this contract, coming amid the rising threat of unmanned aerial systems, follows a series of contracts awarded to us in the CUAS field. “We are proud that another NATO member country has chosen our solution, further demonstrating the robustness and effectiveness of our system, built on our advanced capabilities in EW, SIGINT, radar, and EO technologies,” he added.
-The writer is an Israel-based freelance journalist. The views expressed are of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the views of Raksha Anirveda
