Air Defence

Leonardo develops system-of-systems solutions that utilise existing assets along with new technology to offer the full detect-to-engage spectrum of capability. Through the integration of our UK-based Electro-Optical capability and our internationally-renowned radar technology, our air defence systems are enabling mission critical operations ranging from airspace control to ground-based air defence, protection of forces and critical assets, and air traffic control.

Leonardo delivers counter-drone technology to RAF to support the R&D programme SYNERGIA

Leonardo in the UK has delivered the first of four complete baseline counter-drone systems to the Royal Air Force in support of the next stage of its Counter-Uncrewed Aerial System (C-UAS) research and development programme.

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Leonardo delivers counter-drone technology to RAF to support the R&D programme SYNERGIA

Falcon Shield – highly accurate detection, tracking, identification, geo-location and mitigation of UAS threats

Falcon Shield – highly accurate detection, tracking, identification, geo-location and mitigation of UAS threats

Leonardo's Falcon Shield counter-drone system is a rapidly deployable, scalable and modular system designed to address the threat from low, slow and small uncrewed air systems (UAS).

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