Allen-Vanguard, a provider of solutions for neutralising radio frequency (RF) threats, has announced a strategic collaboration with passive RF detection experts, Metis Aerospace. This partnership aims to combine their respective strengths to meet the growing need for a mobile counter-UAS solution capable of detecting and neutralising drone threats on the move.
Metis Aerospace, known for their expertise in RF detection, has been developing counter-UAS solutions for over a decade, including their flagship technology, SKYPERION. Metis has been involved in advising the Ministry of Defence and securing research funding to advance their counter-drone capabilities. Allen-Vanguard’s portfolio includes the well-established counter-UAS solution, ANCILE, utilised by both military and security organisations.
“In an era where drone technology is rapidly evolving, and how drones are being employed on the battlefield is going through an unprecedented revolution, the Allen-Vanguard and Metis collaboration combines their respective ground-breaking and innovative technologies to provide the necessary expertise, agility and technology to properly mitigate this threat,” stated a joint company release.
Tony Burnell, CEO of Metis Aerospace, highlighted the significance of this partnership:
“We are very excited to be collaborating with Allen-Vanguard to develop this capability that we see meets a growing market demand. It makes perfect sense for us to work together and exploit our expertise in the detect function and then fully synchronise and integrate with an Allen-Vanguard defeat capability. This combination will be a real protection benefit for all our customers.”
Bobby Strawbridge, President of Allen-Vanguard, echoed this sentiment, saying:
“I am delighted to announce this collaboration with Metis that, as fellow SME domain knowledge experts, perfectly complements our own portfolio of products. The ability to combine the detect and defeat functions into one capability will undoubtedly deliver enhanced C-UAS capabilities to better counter modern hostile drone operations.”
Strawbridge added that the collaboration is already generating interest:
“We are also pursuing a number of qualified opportunities in the Middle East and Eastern Europe from users who have reached out, seeking a cost-effective and efficient system for a baseline, mobile C-UAS capability. The strength of Metis’ portfolio of offerings also has applicability to domestic and international requirements outside the scope of C-UAS and we’re actively engaged in exploring these exciting opportunities.”
This partnership comes at a time when the rapid advancement and varied use of drone technology on the battlefield pose new challenges. The combined expertise of Allen-Vanguard and Metis Aerospace aims to meet evolving operational needs while ensuring systems are updated with the latest detection and defeat technologies.
Post Image: Tony Burnell (CEO Metis Aerospace) and Bobby Strawbridge (President Allen-Vanguard)
