Responding to the rapid evolution of drone tactics in modern conflicts, ARDRONIS Effect can disrupt armed drones and FPV (first-person view) attacks even in heavily congested or contested environments. “C-UAS operators need to have the capability to jam every potential frequency, even during swarm attacks with multiple drones operating on different frequencies,” said Jan Link, Product Manager for C-UAS Solutions at Rohde & Schwarz.
With its modular architecture and proprietary software, the system can operate standalone or be integrated with other ARDRONIS components—Detect, Locate Compact, and Locate Advanced—to detect, track, and neutralise drone threats. It can also be networked with third-party platforms thanks to its open architecture and high ease of integration.
Rohde & Schwarz reports that ARDRONIS Effect has reached technology readiness level 9 (TRL 9) and is already field-proven with undisclosed customers in Europe. “The main challenge of ARDRONIS Effect is to jam a wide area but in a way that is effective enough to stop the operation of weaponised FPVs or intelligence-gathering drones,” Link added.
The system delivers high-output power across multiple frequency bands simultaneously, ensuring no gaps in time or spectrum coverage. This capability supports a range of missions including force protection for vehicles and convoys, perimeter defence of military installations, and safeguarding critical national infrastructure such as power plants and maritime terminals.
