New Tactical Drone Counteracts Electronic Warfare Jamming & Disruption

European drone manufacturer Orqa has introduced the MRM2-10AI tactical unmanned aerial system at the Eurosatory defense exhibition in Paris to address the growing challenges of electronic warfare on the modern battlefield.

As armed forces encounter increasing levels of radio-frequency jamming, GNSS disruption, and electronic attacks, conventional unmanned systems frequently struggle to maintain mission continuity. To mitigate these threats, the platform introduces a hybrid communications architecture that integrates the company’s IRONghost radio control system with native fiber-optic connectivity. This dual-link setup allows the platform to operate using either communication method without requiring physical reconfiguration, featuring an automatic failover mechanism that seamlessly switches to the radio-frequency link if the fiber-optic line is severed.

The platform is equipped with a new autopilot board that enables a suite of autonomous functions tailored for contested airspaces. These capabilities include vision-based terminal guidance for operations in environments where GNSS is unavailable, alongside computer vision applications, battlefield analytics, and collaborative multi-drone mission options. Built on a fully open development architecture, the platform features a supported third-party developer program to facilitate the integration of custom software and artificial intelligence solutions. Furthermore, ATAK compatibility ensures integration with existing battlefield management and situational awareness ecosystems.

“As the nature of warfare continues to evolve, drone operators require systems that can remain effective in contested spaces,” said Srdjan Kovacevic, co-founder and CEO of Orqa. “The MRM2-10AI combines resilient communications, onboard intelligence, and autonomous capability in a platform designed to keep missions moving. It represents the next step in tactical drone capability for today’s armed forces.”

The hardware is manufactured without Chinese components, reflecting a focus on supply chain security. The system is available in multiple configurations to fulfill diverse operational demands, including specialized variants featuring advanced thermal imaging and enhanced processing units.