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Dedrone by Axon and Mobile Camera Security have developed an innovative counter-drone trailer to address the need for Australian-made defence technology in the emerging threat of drones.
Dedrone by Axon (Dedrone) has collaborated with Mobile Camera Security (MCS) to develop a DedroneRapidResponse counter-drone trailer to address the demand for locally produced defence capabilities in the Australian, New Zealand and Indo-Pacific markets.
The new equipment is a mobile airspace security method that offers unprecedented counter-drone capabilities. It can be deployed in under 20 minutes and has unique multi-sensor drone detection technology, passive radio frequency sensors, as well as radar and pan-tilt-zoom cameras.
The technology represents Australia’s commitment to protect military and civilian environments through locally made and manufactured, world-class technology, while strengthening national counter-drone capabilities and showcasing Australian innovation. The two companies emphasise the specificity of the technology as it meets the unique requirements of the Indo-Pacific landscape and has a highly efficient deployment time.
“This collaboration is about delivering best in class Australian sovereign capability for a global challenge,” said Ash Alexander-Cooper, vice president EMEA and APAC at Dedrone.
“By combining Dedrone’s field-proven airspace security technology with MCS’ unmatched engineering and manufacturing expertise, we are enabling Australian and regional partners to rapidly detect, track, identify and mitigate drone threats, wherever and whenever they arise.”
Speaking on the partnership, MCS managing director Mark Swan noted the “world-class capability” of the technology and stressed the exceptional demonstration of Australian engineering in supporting global security needs.
“Our proven track record in delivering defence-ready, high-quality systems with extreme uptime in harsh environments makes this partnership a natural fit for protecting Australia’s vast airspace.”
The collaboration comes as Dedrone was selected for Phase 1 of the Australian Defence Force’s LAND 156 Counter-Uncrewed Aircraft Systems project to deliver effective counter-unmanned aerial system capabilities.
LAND 156 is a milestone program for the ADF as it aims to acquire and deploy counter-drone capabilities by December 2025 in order to address drone threats. As a part of the project, the ADF is committed to upgrading and assessing threats as they emerge. The project has recently been backed by a $1.3 billion investment from the Albanese government over the next 10 years, demonstrating a commitment to the national acquisition of counter-drone capabilities.
