Layered Counter‑UAS Architecture with Open Standards
From detect‑track‑classify to defeat and forensic attribution — an open, AI‑first approach.
Mission Need
Low‑cost UAS saturations demand layered, interoperable defence across sensors, data fusion, EW, and kinetic/non‑kinetic effectors.
System Design
Sensing: 3D radar, RF geolocation, EO/IR; on‑edge classifiers with distillation.
Fusion: Multi‑hypothesis trackers and identity resolution with explainable ranking.
Effects: Protocol takedown, GNSS spoof‑resilience, HPM/laser integration (cf. UK DragonFire).
Forensics: Chain‑of‑custody logs; evidence packages for prosecution.
Policy & Standards
Anchor to the UK Counter‑UAS Strategy, and coalition interoperability via FMN.
KPIs
Track purity >95% in urban clutter.
Mean Time to Intercept (MTTI) under contested RF.
False positive rate <2% at ROC operating point.