Europe’s New Counter-Drone Dome Uses AI Brains and Turbojet Muscle

Artificial intelligence (AI), turbojet interceptors, and tactical radars are now working as one in Europe’s latest stab at drone defense.

French firm Alta Ares has introduced the Tactical Protection Dome, a counter-unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system that pairs Thales and Echodyne radars with X-Wing turbojet interceptors to stop threats within a 30-kilometer (19-mile) range.

Once an interceptor commits to a target, an onboard algorithm takes over, assisting in the final approach without human input.

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