On November 13, Echodyne announced a collaboration with Poland’s Military Institute of Armored and Automotive Technology (WITPiS) to integrate its counter‑UAS radar on unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs).
The work will assess, integrate, and demonstrate radar‑enabled UGV concepts with WITPiS and industrial partners, with Linc Polska supporting testing and demonstrations in country.
The partners will explore civil and military use cases in Poland and the region. The effort aligns with Poland’s push to modernize land forces and expand unmanned capabilities across services.
What’s new
- Scope: Assess and integrate Echodyne C‑UAS radars on WITPiS‑developed UGVs, including on‑the‑move operations.
- Local teaming: Echodyne will work “closely with its long‑time partner and distributor in Poland, Linc Polska” to test and present capabilities.
- Technology: Echodyne’s 4D MESA (metamaterials electronically scanned array) radars provide precision tracking for fixed, portable, and mobile missions.
Responses
Eben Frankenberg, CEO of Echodyne, said:
“The Military Institute of Armored and Automotive Technology brings critical expertise to our collaboration to deliver best-in-class ground-based systems for detection and situational awareness.”
He added:
“As Allied militaries increasingly put the spotlight on modernizing their land force capabilities, Echodyne looks forward to continuing to demonstrate how our MESA radars provide the highest performance for on-the-move threat detection, and integration into larger counter-UAS and defense systems.”
Harald Dingemans, CEO at Linc Polska, said:
“Echodyne’s been a long-time partner of ours and we know exactly what their consistent, reliable radar technology is capable of.”
He continued:
“We look forward to showcasing different ways the radar technology can support the modernization of land capabilities with WITPiS UGVs.”
Echodyne’s Capabilities
Echodyne markets its MESA radars for high‑fidelity airspace awareness at low altitude. The company positions the sensors for mobile C‑UAS missions where vehicles need reliable detection and tracking while on the move.
Why it matters
Poland is pushing a broader “drone revolution” with new funding, labs, and a national Drone Centre to accelerate unmanned systems across air, land, and sea. Radar‑equipped UGVs fit that drive, enabling on‑the‑move detection and layered base, convoy, and perimeter defense.
WITPiS is also expanding cooperation with local industry to advance UGV programs and translate research into deployable systems for the Polish Armed Forces. The Echodyne partnership complements that agenda.
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