Defense contractor L3Harris recently demonstrated its CORVUS-RAVEN counter-drone system during the British Army’s VANAHEIM exercise, a multinational training event aimed at testing new capabilities against small UAS.
The exercise, run by the British Army’s RAPSTONE Task Force in cooperation with U.S. forces, focused on identifying practical counter-UAS solutions that can be deployed by generalist soldiers in realistic operational conditions. Held at the Hohenfels Training Area in Germany, the field-based demonstration featured several systems designed to respond to the growing threat posed by small drones.
L3Harris presented two variants of its CORVUS-RAVEN system, one mounted on a vehicle platform and another designed for dismounted operations.
British soldiers were tasked with operating the system during a series of test scenarios intended to simulate current battlefield conditions. The company said the feedback provided by participating soldiers would help inform future development of the technology.
CORVUS-RAVEN is designed to detect and jam small UAS threats, with passive detection capabilities reportedly reaching up to four kilometers. The system integrates with battlefield management tools such as the Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK) and includes the company’s Individual CORVUS Node, a compact electronic warfare unit. The system is intended to provide signal detection and defeat capabilities in a lightweight, portable format.
VANAHEIM focused on Class 1 UAS threats, typically small, commercial-style drones, which have become a persistent challenge in conflicts around the world. The British Army has prioritized developing portable, adaptable solutions that can be fielded rapidly and operated by non-specialist troops.
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