Estonian robotics and autonomous systems developer Milrem Robotics has partnered with counter unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) producer Marduk Technologies to launch a mobile autonomous C-UAS platform for protection against loitering munition and surveillance drones.
The jointly developed system features the electro-optical C-UAS platform Marduk Shark and Milrem’s THeMIS unmanned ground vehicle (UGV).
The mobile solution has been designed to provide frontline forces with an independent ability to accurately detect, classify and target loitering munition and other flying objects.
Martin Simon, CEO of Marduk Technologies, said: “Frontline forces on the move are most exposed to adversary drones.
“The mobile autonomous C-UAS platform gives our customers an additional layer of protection and extends our product portfolio, which lets us provide more capabilities for our defence customers.”
Featuring AI and machine learning, the mobile C-UAS platform can be integrated with kinetic and non-kinetic weapon systems. It can also connect with different sensors and effectors such as radar, radio frequency detector, jammers and laser technology.
According to the developers, utilising a mobile platform with autonomous capabilities gives defence forces the flexibility to relocate them according to the threat assessment. It also provides early warning for forces in various positions.
Kuldar Väärsi, CEO of Milrem Robotics, added: “Autonomous UGVs equipped with a C-UAS payload create a new capability on the battlefield that allows forces to focus on their main task of engaging the adversary while UGVs provide better situational awareness and force protection.”
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