Singapore Airshow 2018: UK MoD sees Drone Dome demo
Israel-based company Rafael carried out a demonstration of its Drone Dome counter-UAS capability to the UK’s MoD in January, as the demand for such systems around the world intensifies.
Unveiled in April 2016, the Drone Dome is already operational in an unspecified Asian country.
Rafael showcased the system at a number of defence shows in Europe and Asia in 2017 and looks likely to continue this push through the rest of the year.
The system’s radar is capable of detecting small objects at ranges of up to 16km and can direct its soft kill jamming capability across a narrow
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