The system can be mounted on vehicles or installed on fixed platforms to protect high-value assets, providing a versatile defence solution. Recently, the U.S. Air Force’s Global Strike team, via its STRIKEWERX/AFWERX innovation arm, selected Honeywell’s system for a demonstration set to take place in January 2025. This demonstration will showcase the system’s ability to defend mobile assets from drone swarms in real-world conditions.
Matt Milas, President of Defense and Space at Honeywell Aerospace Technologies, commented on the increasing threats posed by swarm drones in modern warfare. “These drones can have devastating effects on military operations, particularly when targeting high-value assets,” Milas said. He highlighted the system’s reliability, scalability, and integration of cutting-edge technology, making it capable of not only detecting and tracking threats but also neutralising them. “We’re excited to demonstrate this technology for the Air Force and believe it can bring crucial new capabilities to the battlefield,” he added.
Honeywell developed the system in collaboration with several defence manufacturers, including Blue Halo, Leonardo DRS, Pierce Aerospace, Silent Sentinel, Walaris, Rocky Research, and Versatol. These partnerships enabled the integration of various advanced technologies, such as radio frequency detection and light-based sensor systems, which help the system to identify and counter multiple drones effectively.
