UK Defence Innovation and the British Army’s Experimentation and Trials Group have deployed passive counter-drone detection systems at a garrison in under six months, moving from concept to live operational capability through a partnership between two UK suppliers. A layered drone detection system is now operational at Warminster garrison following a rapid deployment programme initiated by the British Army’s Experimentation and Trials Group (ETG) and funded by UK Defence Innovation (UKDI). The system combines radio frequency (RF) and optical detection technologies supplied by Dedrone and Quell respectively, delivering what is described as a UK first for Army base protection. Within…
