Teledyne FLIR Defense introduces Cerberus XL C-UAS system

By Defence Industry Europe

Teledyne FLIR Defense, a division of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, has introduced its advanced Cerberus XL C-UAS platform at the Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA) exhibition in Washington, D.C. The new system provides state-of-the-art air domain monitoring and counter-drone capabilities designed to detect, track, identify, and neutralise unmanned aerial threats.

 

Cerberus XL C-UAS features long-range thermal and visual imaging systems, 3D radar, and RF detection to locate and track drones, while integrating third-party non-kinetic effectors to neutralise threats at distances of up to three kilometres. The modular system can be rapidly deployed in air, ground, and maritime environments, offering multi-domain situational awareness for critical security challenges, including military protection, airports, seaports, and borders.

 

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The platform has been designed to handle the complete counter-drone “kill chain,” seamlessly integrating with kinetic solutions and utilising AI-driven sensors to enhance target identification accuracy. A trailer-based, mobile platform, it can be deployed swiftly even in harsh conditions, making it ideal for a range of defence and civilian security applications.

Last year, FLIR Defense secured a USD 31 million contract with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace to deliver the Cerberus XL C-UAS to Ukrainian forces, where it has proven effective in operational settings. The system is now available for global shipping, alongside its ground surveillance variant, Cerberus XL.

 

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Dr. JihFen Lei, president of Teledyne FLIR Defense, highlighted the system’s battlefield-tested capabilities: “Cerberus XL C-UAS is one of the most sophisticated counter-drone systems, offering a comprehensive solution that integrates with existing defence infrastructure.”

 

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