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The United States recently showcased the advanced Cerberus XL Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) during a military exercise aimed at tackling the increasing threat posed by drones. Developed by Teledyne FLIR, the Cerberus XL system is designed to detect, track, and neutralize drones using a combination of long-range sensors, including thermal/visual imaging, 3D radar, and RF detection. The system can counter threats up to 3.2 kilometers away, making it a powerful tool for securing critical infrastructure in a variety of environments.
One of the standout features of the Cerberus XL is its modular design, which allows it to be adapted for use in air, ground, and maritime scenarios. Capable of detecting up to 500 simultaneous targets, the system is well-suited for applications at military bases, airports, seaports, borders, and other high-security areas. It also operates effectively in extreme conditions, ensuring consistent performance even in challenging environments. Teledyne FLIR highlights that the system is built to work alongside kinetic defeat solutions and uses advanced artificial intelligence (AI) to improve target identification accuracy.
The Cerberus XL system has already been battle-tested in Ukraine, where it was deployed as part of a $31 million contract with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace. This deployment demonstrated the system’s effectiveness in real-world operations.
Recently, the Cerberus XL was featured in the US Department of Defense’s Falcon Peak initiative, a test event held at Fort Carson, Colorado. The exercise evaluated various counter-UAS technologies in a simulated environment, where Cerberus XL was tested for its ability to track, identify, and neutralize small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) in different scenarios. The results provided critical insights into how these systems can enhance the Department of Defense’s ability to protect US military installations from the evolving drone threat.
