Las empresas ParaZero Technologies y ThirdEye Systems desarrollaron un innovador sistema antidrones (C-UAS) para la protección de vehículos blindados. Combina el interceptor DefendAir que emplea redes físicas de captura, con el sistema “IronWeb” que utiliza sofisticados sensores, tecnología electroóptica e inteligencia artificial (IA). Mientras “IronWeb” detecta, rastrea y clasifica por tipo y prioridad las amenazas aéreas, DefendAir actúa como la capa de intercepción física que neutraliza los drones. Los potentes lanzadores de las redes no emplean cargas explosivas, lo que contribuye a minimizar los daños colaterales. Los desarrolladores afirman que el sistema permite proteger tanto a vehículos de combate como infraestructura terrestre crítica. Fue presentado oficialmente en la feria AUSA en Washington, D.C.
ParaZero Technologies and ThirdEye Systems are pairing their technologies in a new counter-drone concept designed to help armored vehicles detect and intercept incoming aerial threats.
The proposed system combines ParaZero’s DefendAir net-based interceptor with ThirdEye’s Iron Web, an electro-optical detection system powered by artificial intelligence.
Iron Web is designed to detect and classify approaching drones, while DefendAir provides the physical interception layer, launching a net to stop a threat before it reaches the vehicle.
The companies also plan to explore the concept for protecting critical infrastructure and other sensitive sites.
The announcement builds on a non-binding memorandum of understanding signed on September 15, which established a framework for developing, integrating, and commercializing a 360-degree detect-to-defeat solution.
“An armored vehicle needs more than an alert. It needs a proven way to stop the threat,” said Ariel Alon, chief executive officer of ParaZero.
“Iron Web brings together two leading technologies… Together, they connect detection with physical interception, setting a new standard in C-UAS protection for armored vehicles.”
The companies will showcase the configuration at the AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition in Washington, D.C., from October 12 to 14.
Catching Drones Midair
Designed to offer flexible responses to different mission requirements, DefendAir combines soft-kill and hard-kill elements in a layered counter-drone system.
Its patented net launcher is designed to intercept unmanned aerial vehicles without explosives, potentially reducing the risk of collateral damage in populated areas.
The system can be deployed from an interception drone, fixed turret, or handheld net gun, offering options for different ranges and operational scenarios.
ParaZero recently demonstrated DefendAir to senior NATO officers in Europe to showcase its performance in realistic battlefield environments.
Fuente: https://nextgendefense.com
