Laser-Powered Counter-Drone Solution Successfully Demonstrated

EOS showcased its Laser Dazzler technology at the IDEaS 2024 CUAS Sandbox event, using a non-lethal laser to degrade, deny, and destroy the electro-optical sensors on UAS By William Mackenzie / 22 Jul 2024

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Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has demonstrated its Laser Dazzler technology at the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program’s 2024 Counter Uncrewed Aerial Systems (CUAS) Sandbox event. 

At the event, EOS joined innovators from across Canada and around the world to put counter-drone prototypes to the test in realistic scenarios. The demonstration highlighted the potential of the Laser Dazzler as part of wider counter-drone solutions.

Integrated into the company’s Slinger counter-drone system, the Laser Dazzler successfully showcased its ability to degrade, deny, and destroy the electro-optical sensors on typical UAS, using a non-lethal, zero-collateral laser. 

The Laser Dazzler enhances a remote weapon system (RWS) with optic-dazzling, disabling, and disengaging capabilities. It can be integrated with an RWS as a drop-in replacement for the 7.62mm coaxial machine gun.

This allows operators the flexibility to use either lethal kinetic or non-lethal scalable kinetic electronic warfare (SKEW) measures against aerial threats.

The dazzle effects from CUAS begin at the effective range of its camera. Laser light, being a single wavelength and coherent, travels far in a vacuum but disperses over distance in the atmosphere.

The Laser Dazzler features bespoke beam-forming and optics engineered to achieve the necessary power density at operational ranges, tailored to specific tactical requirements.

For Group 1 UAVs, which rely heavily on the global positioning system (GPS) and global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) along with inertial navigation systems (INS) for navigation and payload delivery, maintaining sensor integrity is vital. The Laser Dazzler’s capability to mitigate sensor damage from light exposure ensures sustained operational accuracy.

The CUAS Sandbox demonstrations were led by Ian Hilton-Cowie, EOS Projects Engineering Lead, and the EOS Defence Systems Titanis Team. Designed and developed in Australia, the Laser Dazzler is built to address current and emerging threats from uncrewed systems, drawing on learnings from recent conflicts.

Andreas Schwer, Group CEO of Electro Optic Systems, commented; “EOS has established itself as the pioneer in Laser Dazzling technology, being the first to successfully integrate it into remote weapon systems.

“Through the success of our Slinger system, we have proven our ability to deliver accurate counter-drone technologies. The Laser Dazzler builds on this experience, using our world-leading technology to extend options for non-lethal payloads.

“EOS is committed to the continuous development of defence technology, equipping allied forces with systems that are not just lethal but also adaptable. Our ongoing innovations and partnerships keep pushing the boundaries of what is possible in defence technology.”

Posted by William Mackenzie Edited by William Mackenzie, Junior Editor and Copywriter practised in digital content creation and writing about defense and marine technology. Connect & Contact

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