D-Fend Solutions demonstrated the operational effectiveness of its EnforceAir PLUS and EnforceAir2 counter-drone systems during live counter-UAS (C-UAS) activity in the United Kingdom.
The demonstrations validated cyber-based detection and mitigation across fixed, mobile, vehicle-mounted, and dismounted deployments, reflecting the operational requirements of defence and law enforcement users.
The continued proliferation of commercial and modified drones presents persistent risks to critical infrastructure, public venues, and mobile security operations. In regulated and congested airspace environments, counter-UAS systems must deliver precise, controlled outcomes while prioritising safety, discretion, and compliance. The demonstrations illustrated how cyber-based counter-drone technology meets these requirements.
Realistic Operational Scenarios
The demonstration environment reflected representative operational conditions, incorporating open terrain, elevated structures, and relevant stand-off distances under established safety controls. Attendees observed system hardware, operator interfaces, and live detection and mitigation events in real time.
Alongside a fixed configuration, EnforceAir2 was integrated into a vehicle to demonstrate covert mobile operations. Briefings on cyber takeover principles, radar integration, and system workflows ensured each scenario reflected realistic operational use.
Controlled Detection and Mitigation
Demonstrations followed a structured workflow beginning with cyber-based detection, tracking, and identification, including the ability to distinguish authorised from unauthorised drones. Once classified, suspect drones were subject to controlled takeover and directed to predefined landing locations, supporting safe outcomes, evidence preservation, and regulatory compliance.
Radar-based detection and tracking maintained situational awareness when cyber detection was unavailable, prompting predictable return-to-home behaviour. The fusion of radar and cyber data into a single operational picture reduced false alerts and supported accurate threat assessment.
Mobile and Dismounted C-UAS Operations
Mobile counter-drone operations were demonstrated through both vehicle-based and dismounted deployments. EnforceAir2 operated discreetly from an unmarked vehicle, detecting and taking control of a drone while both platforms were in motion, supporting convoy protection and mobile security missions.
The backpack deployment kit illustrated rapid adaptation for foot patrols and temporary security perimeters, confirming that dismounted operators can achieve the same level of control and precision as static or vehicle-based teams.
Layered Protection for Critical Infrastructure
The demonstrations positioned EnforceAir PLUS as a layered counter-UAS architecture integrating RF detection, cyber takeover, radar, and optional third-party sensors within a unified command-and-control framework. This approach enables tailored responses for critical infrastructure sites such as airports, energy facilities, and public venues.
The demonstrations reinforced a broader shift toward intelligence-driven counter-drone operations that prioritise control, safety, and accountability. Across multiple configurations, EnforceAir PLUS and EnforceAir2 demonstrated a scalable, operationally mature approach to counter-UAS protection, supporting defence and security users with systems designed for real-world performance.
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