DeTect Inc. has joined forces with the University of North Dakota (UND) and the North Dakota Air and Army National Guard to conduct a series of collaborative counter-uncrewed aerial systems (C-UAS) exercises. These operations leverage DeTect’s state-of-the-art radar and airspace management technologies, which are instrumental in strengthening the military’s operational readiness and capabilities.
Taking place at UND Aerospace’s Gorman Field UAS Test Range and the North Dakota National Guard’s Camp Grafton Training Center, the exercises simulate complex aerial and ground scenarios. This comes as a result of a recent Memorandum of Understanding, signed by the North Dakota Air and Army National Guard, and the University of North Dakota to collaborate on counter-UAS and Advanced Air Mobility initiatives.
DeTect’s systems deliver real-time UAS detection and tracking, providing essential situational awareness that supports effective tactical training and assessment. Its DroneWatcher airspace surveillance radar system offers a versatile, multi-layered solution for drone and small UAS (sUAS) detection, tracking, alerting, and interdiction. Leveraging both radar and signals intelligence (SIGINT) technologies, the system is highly customizable to meet diverse operational needs.
Each DeTect sensor can operate independently or be integrated with others to deliver tailored security coverage based on specific user requirements. Furthermore, the drone detection technology is designed to be upgradeable, ensuring it remains effective against the rapidly evolving capabilities, features, and threats posed by modern drones.
DeTect’s systems feature automatic detection and tracking capabilities with customizable monitoring and alarm zones tailored to user-defined parameters. Available in both fixed skid and mobile configurations, these systems can be linearly networked to secure expansive areas such as border crossings, coastlines, and large-scale facilities.
Highly adaptable, DeTect’s technology integrates radar, video, thermal imaging, and acoustic deterrent capabilities into a unified user interface. This interface supports advanced alerting and response functions, all of which can be monitored and controlled remotely in real time.
The partnership aims to enhance detect and avoid (DAA) and airspace management capabilities, ensuring the safe and effective deployment of advanced technologies and systems required for these complex, multi-agency operations. It also highlights the critical role of advanced technology in modern military training, ensuring preparedness against evolving aerial threats.
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