Germany Purchased Counter-Drone Weapon

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The emergence of inexpensive, small unmanned aerial systems (UAS), also referred to as drones, poses a relatively new threat to both military units as well as civilian infrastructure and events, such as airports, government buildings, power plants, political gatherings and sporting events. 

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has entered into a contract with German Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment (BAAINBw) to deliver a Counter Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) based on the PROTECTOR Remote Weapon Station.

Germany is the first country to acquire a C-UAS solution with the PROTECTOR as a kinetic effector, according to uasvision.com. The PROTECTOR RWS C-UAS has a rapid deployment and reaction time, and is highly mobile.

The company has studied the growing threat posed by UAS and developed technology and solutions for detection, tracking and defeat of drones. 

There has also been a close cooperation with the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI) to evaluate possible technologies and solutions. The combination of the operationally proven PROTECTOR RWS with advanced sensors, tracking algorithms and rapid engagements provides an innovative and cost-efficient solution.

The solution utilizes a 40 mm Automatic Grenade launcher with airburst ammunition, – but the PROTECTOR RWS has a variety of weapon integrations up to 30 mm and air defence missiles that can be employed against UAS.