"Autonomous where necessary,
Federated where possible."
Counter-UAS
Mission-Configurable Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System Architectures
Modern drone threats vary significantly in size, range, speed, and complexity. No single sensor, platform solution, or effector can provide complete protection under all operational conditions.
HADES Defence Systems therefore does not approach Counter-UAS as a standalone product, but as a mission-configurable architecture.
Built around open architecture principles, HADES enables the integration of radars, passive RF detection, EO/IR systems, autonomous platforms, command-and-control software, and optional engagement capabilities within a single unified operational environment. Both HADES systems and existing third-party sensors, software and operational systems can be integrated without vendor lock-in.
Where desired, HDS NEXUS can function as a central fusion, orchestration, and command layer. Simultaneously, HADES capabilities can also be integrated within existing command-and-control environments, national architectures, and operational C4ISR systems.
Each architecture is tailored to the operational requirements of the mission and delivers scalable capabilities for situational awareness, threat analysis, and operational response.
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
Scalable By Design
HADES Counter-UAS architectures are designed according to a modular and scalable principle, allowing the same core architecture to be applied to a wide range of operational scenarios. Configurations can range from local asset protection and tactical airspace surveillance to large-scale, distributed sensor networks for regional or national coverage.
Depending on operational requirements, systems can be deployed as compact Low-Range Protection Systems for critical assets, as Medium-Range Airspace Surveillance solutions for terrain and area monitoring, or as Long-Range Early Warning Networks for timely detection over vast distances. Furthermore, the architecture supports mobile Counter-UAS systems, fixed infrastructure protection, and integrated national airspace monitoring.
Each configuration possesses 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 into one integrated Common Operational Picture.
Mission Applications
The HADES Counter-UAS architectures are designed 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.
HAVENS & MARITIEM
HAVENS & MARITIEM
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.
By bringing together detection sensors, platforms and engagement capabilities within a single operational framework, HADES offers organisations a scalable Counter-UAS capability that can be fully tailored to the mission, threat and operational environment.