PESCO PROJECTS

COUNTER UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEM (C-UAS)

The aim is to develop an advanced and efficient system of systems with C2 dedicated architecture, modular, integrated and interoperable with C2 info-structure, able to counter the threat posed by mini and micro Unmanned Aerial Systems. The system will be swift to deploy and reach operational status, to ensure protection to our troops in operational theatres, as well as employed for homeland defence, security and dual use tasks. The project will fulfil applicable certification and regulatory requirements, to allow homeland employment.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The project focuses on finding the criteria and requirements for the development of a modular, scalable and flexible cluster by a combination of active and passive sensors, kinetic and not kinetic effectors and an efficient C2 system to detect and defeat all the class I of drones (according to the NATO classification), both for the fixed sites as well as with the “On The Move” (OTM) capability. In addition, the integration of the counter UAS system into a IAMD network will be considered.

OBJECTIVES/PRODUCTS

The project’s objective is to develop an advanced and efficient system of systems with C2 dedicated architecture, modular, integrated and interoperable, able to counter the threat posed by the class I Unmanned Aerial Systems. The system will be able to protect troops in operational theatres while moving and fighting (On The Move capability), as well as  defending critical infrastructures for homeland security tasks. For fostering the project, the EU partners could take into consideration the technical and industrial solutions identified in the ongoing Italian programmes on C-UAS and evaluate to join it.