14 DISC
Development of an autonomous and portable Drone Interception System (The Drone Catcher) for artillery guns
Proliferation of low-cost, high-performance drones has created a significant security gap for critical infrastructure. Conventional "hard-kill" solutions (lasers, projectiles) risk collateral damage from falling debris, while "soft-kill" (jamming) is often legally restricted and ineffective against autonomous, GPS-independent drones. There is an urgent need for a physical capture solution that secures the threat while preserving it for forensic analysis. The challenge seeks development of integrated drone catcher system tailored for artillery guns deployment, capable of protecting gun positions from Unmanned Aerial Systems and Loitering Munitions.
