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IAI receives DroneGuard ComJam contract

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By: Reporter
IAI receives DroneGuard ComJam contract

Israel Aerospace Industries has received a contract for their anti-UAV DroneGuard ComJam system from an unspecified country in Asia.

Israel Aerospace Industries has received a contract for their anti-UAV DroneGuard ComJam system from an unspecified country in Asia.

The systems are used to detect and disrupt unmanned aerial systems (UAS) at long-range, with the contract comprised of the sale of “several dozens” of systems.

The capability was developed by IAI’s ELTA Division and is used to locate and disrupt the communications and navigation capabilities of UAS’ operation both independently and in swarms.

 
 

This is achieved by identifying hostile systems and their mode of operation, before disrupting their navigation and communications capability. The drones are disabled from a distance, before they can pose a direct threat.

IAI has confirmed that the DroneGuard ComJam does not interfere with civilian communications or GPS’ operating in the same area.

“IAI’s Electronic Warfare systems are a force-multiplier when dealing with modern airborne threats. They are a key component in operational deployment by armies and security forces worldwide,” Adi Dulberg, vice president and general manager, IAI/ELTA Intelligence, communications and EW division, said.

“Unauthorised border penetration by hostile UAS, or the ability to target manoeuvring forces or crowded areas, could cause significant harm. Our customer’s ability to defend against such threats will be significantly enhanced by the long-range detection and disruption capabilities that DroneGuard ComJam delivers.”

According to IAI, unmanned systems are difficult to detect due to smaller size, slow air speed and low altitude flight.

Already, hundreds of DroneGuard systems have been delivered globally, supporting key events including Argentina’s 2018 G20 Summit.

[Related: IAI contracted to deliver Special Mission Aircraft to a NATO country]

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