Counter-UAS Solutions
Specialist technologies supporting the identification, mitigation and evaluation of uncrewed aerial threats.
Counter-UAS requirements vary significantly across operating environments. Northguard focuses on understanding those requirements and identifying relevant technical and commercial pathways.
Identify
Detection, Classification & Situational Awareness
Counter-UAS identification capabilities support the detection, classification and assessment of uncrewed aerial activity. Technology selection depends on the operating environment, target characteristics, integration requirements and the information needed by security personnel.
Radar
Radar systems can provide detection and tracking information across suitable operating environments.
Radiofrequency sensing
RF-based technologies may support the detection and identification of relevant radio emissions.
Electro-optical and infrared
Optical systems can support visual observation, classification and situational awareness.
Acoustic sensing
Acoustic technologies may complement other sensors in appropriate environments.
Sensor fusion
Combining information from multiple sensing technologies can improve situational awareness and support assessment.
Defeat
Counter-UAS Mitigation Technologies
Counter-UAS mitigation technologies are designed to disrupt, contain or neutralise uncrewed aerial threats where their use is legally authorised and operationally appropriate.
Electronic countermeasures
Systems intended to interfere with relevant drone control, navigation or communications functions where authorised.
Kinetic interception
Physical interception approaches designed for approved operating environments.
Non-kinetic mitigation
Other approaches intended to reduce or manage the impact of an aerial threat.
Integrated response
Technologies that support coordination between detection, assessment and authorised response systems.
Deployment and use of counter-UAS mitigation technologies may be subject to aviation, spectrum, safety and other regulatory requirements.
Test & Evaluate
Capability Development & Evaluation Support
Effective counter-UAS development depends on realistic, repeatable and appropriately managed evaluation activities. Northguard focuses on helping organisations identify suitable target platforms, testing resources and specialist support.
- Target aircraft sourcing
- Testing requirements
- Evaluation planning
- Specialist partner introductions
- Training and operational support requirements
Counter-UAS for Critical Infrastructure
Critical infrastructure environments require security technologies to be assessed against operational continuity, safety, existing security architecture and regulatory requirements.
Situational Awareness
Understanding low-altitude aerial activity around sensitive facilities and assessing relevant detection technologies.
Security Integration
Considering how counter-UAS sensing capabilities may complement existing security monitoring, incident management and protective security arrangements.
Operational Continuity
Evaluating technologies in environments where availability, reliability and uninterrupted operations are essential.
Regulatory Considerations
Accounting for applicable aviation, spectrum, privacy and safety obligations before selecting or deploying technology.
Data centres and other high-availability facilities present distinct security and operational considerations. Counter-UAS assessments must account for sensitive equipment, existing physical security controls, site constraints and continuity requirements.