Digital Force Technologies (DFT) and Powerus have announced a strategic partnership to develop an integrated counter-UAS system designed to address threats from Group 1–3 drones.
The collaboration combines DFT’s Seraphim command-and-control platform with Powerus’ interceptor drone technology to create a unified system covering detection, tracking, decision-making and kinetic defeat. The companies say the approach is intended to streamline operations and reduce the need for separate, disconnected systems.
The initial capability is designed for rapid deployment and ease of use, with plans to introduce greater autonomy over time to improve scalability and operational efficiency.
“A highly successful counter-UAS defeat chain relies on adaptable kinetic solutions matched with command and control software that work together to be part of an evolving system,” said Justin Maclaurin, President and CEO of Digital Force Technologies. “Cheap, disposable weapons allow enemies in today’s conflict to continuously shift attack strategies. Allies need a system that is designed to physically and technologically match and surpass enemy fighters while quickly adapting to emerging threats. That’s what our partnership with Powerus brings to the table.”
At the center of the system is the Seraphim platform, which integrates sensing and command functions to support faster decision-making and coordinated engagements against threats such as one-way attack drones and loitering munitions.
Brett Velicovich, co-founder of Powerus, said the partnership responds to gaps in current counter-drone capabilities:
“While others are adapting to yesterday’s threats, we’re already building for tomorrow’s fight. Discussions with military operators and U.S. Department of War stakeholders directly informed the immediate need for development of this capability and exposed a clear gap today’s counter-drone solutions, which aren’t keeping pace with how quickly threats are evolving.”
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