Test & Evaluation
Supporting Counter-UAS Development & Capability Evaluation
Northguard supports organisations seeking specialist target aircraft, test planning assistance and access to relevant testing and operational support providers.
Specialist Testing Support
From early-stage technology development to structured evaluation activities, Northguard helps organisations define requirements and identify relevant resources.
Target Drone Sourcing
Specialist sourcing of uncrewed aircraft for counter-UAS testing, training and capability evaluation.
Counter-UAS developers require target platforms suited to their testing objectives. Northguard focuses on helping organisations identify appropriate aircraft configurations, procurement quantities and repeat supply requirements.
- Fixed-wing and multirotor aircraft.
- Reusable and expendable target platforms.
- Aircraft size and operating characteristics.
- Testing and training requirements.
- Procurement volumes and recurring supply.
- Supplier availability and lead times.
Test Campaign Planning
Supporting the planning and coordination of structured counter-UAS testing and evaluation activities.
Effective testing begins with clearly defined objectives, suitable equipment and an understanding of the intended evaluation environment. Northguard helps organisations identify the resources and commercial arrangements required to support testing activities.
- Evaluation objectives.
- Target aircraft requirements.
- Test environment considerations.
- Equipment and resource planning.
- Scheduling and coordination.
- Documentation and reporting requirements.
Testing Partner Introductions
Connecting counter-UAS developers with relevant testing organisations, facilities and specialist service providers.
Specialist testing requirements often depend on access to suitable facilities, technical resources and experienced service providers. Northguard can assist in identifying potential partners for further technical and commercial engagement.
- Testing facilities.
- Range access requirements.
- Specialist technical providers.
- Evaluation support.
- Supplier introductions.
- Commercial coordination.
Training & Operational Support
Helping organisations identify training, technical assistance and operational support suited to their counter-UAS requirements.
Technology acquisition is one part of capability development. Northguard can assist organisations in identifying relevant training resources, specialist technical support and ongoing service requirements through appropriate providers.
- Equipment familiarisation.
- Technical training requirements.
- Operational preparation.
- Specialist service providers.
- Support arrangements.
- Ongoing capability requirements.
From Requirement to Evaluation
A structured approach to understanding testing requirements and identifying appropriate technical and commercial resources.
01.
Understand
Discuss the technology being developed, testing objectives and target requirements.
02.
Identify
Assess potential target platforms, suppliers and specialist testing resources.
03.
Coordinate
Support supplier engagement, commercial arrangements and agreed sourcing requirements.
Planning a Test Campaign?
Whether you’re developing a detection system, evaluating an interceptor or preparing a structured test activity, Northguard welcomes discussions about your requirements.
Submit a Testing Enquiry