"Autonomous where necessary,
Federated where possible."
Counter-UAS
SCALABLE COUNTER-UAS ARCHITECTURES
HADES Defense Systems approaches Counter-UAS not as a standalone system, but as an integrated operational architecture that can be tailored to diverse threat scenarios, operational requirements, and deployment environments.
By combining door radar, passive RF detection, EO/IR systems, autonomous platforms, and command & control and response capabilities, organisations can build a layered Counter-UAS capability that ranges from local asset protection to regional or national airspace surveillance.
Depending on operational needs, architectures can function completely autonomously or be extended with additional fusion, command, and coordination capabilities when multiple sensors, platforms, and operational systems need to collaborate.
The open architecture allows for the integration of both HADES systems and existing third-party sensors, software platforms, and operational networks, without vendor lock-in.
Core Capabilities
Detection & Surveillance
- AESA radar systems
- Passive RF detection
- EO/IR systems
- Distributed sensor networks
- Autonomous surveillance platforms
Data Fusion och beslutsstöd
- Multi-Sensor Fusion
- Automated correlation
- Threat classification
- Continue goal tracking
- Common Operational Picture (COP)
Command and Control
- Mission Management
- Multi-Domain Coordination
- Open Architecture Integration
- Scalable network operations
Engagement options
- Early Warning
- Detection-only architectures
- Soft-Kill integration
- Hard-kill integration
- Layered air defence
INTEGRATED WHERE NECESSARY
HADES Defense Systems' counter-UAS architectures are designed to function autonomously or integrated.
Sensors, surveillance platforms and response capabilities can be deployed independently as standalone solutions or combined within larger operational architectures as mission requirements dictate.
When multiple sensors, platforms, and operational systems collaborate, HDS FUSION can be deployed as the central fusion, orchestration, and command layer. The platform correlates information from different sensor types, eliminates duplicate tracks, supports automated threat classification, and presents operators with a single, integrated operational picture across all connected systems.
Bringing together door radar, passive RF detection, EO/IR systems, autonomous platforms, and external data sources within a single Common Operational Picture results in higher detection reliability, improved track continuity, and faster operational decision-making.
This allows organisations to build and expand capabilities in phases, without replacing existing investments or becoming dependent on a specific software or command structure.
HDS FUSION can function as a standalone command and control platform or be integrated within existing national, military, and civil C4ISR environments, depending on the end-user's operational requirements.
SCALABLE FROM THE DESIGN
HADES Counter-UAS architectures have been developed according to a modular and scalable design principle.
The same core architecture can be applied to diverse operational scenarios, from the protection of a single critical location to the monitoring of large geographical areas and national infrastructures.
Every configuration has autonomous operational capabilities and can function independently. When multiple systems are connected, they can federate into larger regional, national, or multi-site networks, bringing together sensors, command and control, and operational data within a single integrated operational picture.
This approach makes it possible to expand capabilities step by step without replacing existing investments.
Integrated from the design stage
In contrast to many Counter-UAS solutions that consist of a combination of products from different suppliers, HADES Defense Systems develops a large part of the core capabilities within one integrated ecosystem.
Radar, passive RF detection, autonomous platforms, sensor fusion software, command and control functionality, and engagement systems are designed to work seamlessly together within the same architecture.
This integrated approach simplifies system integration, shortens implementation timelines, reduces operational complexity, and offers maximum flexibility for future expansion and configuration changes.
MISSION APPLICATIONS
HADES Counter-UAS architectures can be configured for a broad spectrum of operational applications, including:
Critical Infrastructure
Critical Infrastructure
Protection of vital infrastructure against threats from the air, land, and sea. 24/7 detection and monitoring for maximum situational awareness.
Forest fires
Forest fires
Early detection of forest fires using advanced sensors and AI-driven analysis for rapid alerting and coordination.
OFFSHORE ENERGY
OFFSHORE ENERGY
Security of oil and gas platforms and offshore assets against drones, unauthorised access and other threats.
Airports
Airports
Detection and classification of potential threats around airports for the safe and uninterrupted operation of air traffic and infrastructure.
Border security
Border security
Long-term surveillance of borders and border areas with real-time detection of suspicious activities, day and night, under all conditions.
Military protection
Military protection
Force protection based on mobile and deployable systems that protect military units against modern threats, including drones.
HARBOURS & MARITIME
HARBOURS & MARITIME
Monitoring and protection of ports, quays, and maritime traffic flows against threats and illegal activities, both above and below the radar.
Telecom infrastructure
Telecom infrastructure
Protection of telecom sites and communication networks against sabotage, theft and unauthorised access with continuous monitoring.
Critical Infrastructure
Critical Infrastructure
Protection of vital infrastructure against threats from the air, land, and sea. 24/7 detection and monitoring for maximum situational awareness.
OFFSHORE ENERGY
OFFSHORE ENERGY
Security of oil and gas platforms and offshore assets against drones, unauthorised access and other threats.
Airports
Airports
Detection and classification of potential threats around airports for the safe and uninterrupted operation of air traffic and infrastructure.
Border security
Border security
Long-term surveillance of borders and border areas with real-time detection of suspicious activities, day and night, under all conditions.
Military protection
Military protection
Force protection based on mobile and deployable systems that protect military units against modern threats, including drones.
HARBOURS & MARITIME
HARBOURS & MARITIME
Monitoring and protection of ports, quays, and maritime traffic flows against threats and illegal activities, both above and below the radar.
DRIVEN BY NATURE
No two operational environments are identical.
Each Counter-UAS architecture is tailored to the operational requirements, threat context, deployment environment, and security classification of the end-user.
The configurations shown on this website are reference architectures. The final system configuration, sensor mix, integrations, deployment topology, and operational workflows will always be adapted to the organisation's specific mission requirements.
DETECT. FUSE. DEFEND.
By bringing together sensors, platforms, command & control, and response capabilities within a single integrated architecture, HADES Defense Systems enables organisations to build a scalable, future-proof, and sovereign Counter-UAS capability.
From local object protection to national awareness networks, HADES forms the operational basis for effective detection, decision-making, and threat response.