Laser Warning Technology Improves Fleet Security & Vehicle Survivability

Sentinel has introduced NOMAD, a compact laser warning system aimed at protecting wide tactical fleets that have traditionally operated without advanced laser detection capabilities.

The newly developed system weighs 1.1 kilograms and draws power from a standard vehicle USB outlet, allowing it to be mounted via magnets or screws to various platforms — including Humvees, light patrol vehicles, and fast boats — within minutes. This installation process requires no modifications to the host vehicle or formal programs of record. It delivers continuous 360-degree horizontal and 150-degree vertical coverage, processing threat data in real time to provide audio and visual alerts through a rugged handheld device running the Laser Detect application.

Independent field trials have verified the system’s performance against military-grade laser designators and rangefinders, confirming threat detection at standoff ranges exceeding four kilometers. Specifically, the technology achieved designator detection at 50 meters of diffuse scatter at a range of 4.3 kilometers, and military rangefinder detection at 20 meters off-axis at the same distance. The system maintains a sensitivity of 30 pJ/cm² or better across its entire operational waveband. To limit false alarms in contested battlespaces, the sensor architecture is specifically designed to filter out civilian and friendly laser traffic.

NOMAD is distributed as a complete system that includes the mounting hardware, vehicle power kit, end-user device, and application. The package also incorporates in-country training, lifecycle support, and over-the-air software updates throughout the product’s lifespan. Because the system is ITAR-free, allied forces can acquire and deploy the technology without navigating typical export licensing queues. The system is currently available through a partner network covering Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and North America.