U.S.-based SEMPRE and Israeli defense technology firm R2 Wireless have announced a new partnership aimed at delivering real-time drone detection and counter-UAS capabilities over a standalone 5G network.
The collaboration integrates R2’s signal intelligence and geolocation technology with SEMPRE’s hardened 5G communications infrastructure, creating a system designed to detect, classify and track airborne threats across a wide range of frequencies and protocols. According to the companies, the combined solution is intended to improve force protection and electronic warfare resilience in contested environments.
The system leverages R2’s ODIN platform, which uses passive, software-defined radio sensors to monitor the electromagnetic spectrum, paired with SEMPRE’s mobile 5G nodes, which can function independently of civilian networks. Together, the companies claim the solution can operate in GPS or network-denied areas, offering what they describe as “tactical-level spectrum visibility” for military units.
SEMPRE CEO Rob Spalding, a retired U.S. Air Force brigadier general, said the partnership reflects a broader push to develop layered defense capabilities that can operate in high-threat environments. R2 Wireless CEO Onn Fenig emphasized the system’s ability to detect drones regardless of their communication protocols or frequency bands.
“This partnership reflects our unwavering commitment to protect critical operations with technology that doesn’t break under pressure. We rigorously vet every partner to ensure their solutions meet our high standards for security, reliability and interoperability. With R2, we’re delivering a layered C-UAS capability powered by the most resilient 5G infrastructure on the planet,” he said.
The announcement follows a series of demonstrations and evaluations conducted with the U.S. Department of Defense and comes amid rising interest in integrated air and electronic defense solutions, particularly as governments look to enhance protection against low-cost drone swarms and electronic warfare threats.
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