UK Defence Innovation Initiates Project PANOPTES to Enhance Integrated C-UAS Capabilities
- Published
- Source
- Airforce-Technology
The UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) has officially launched Project PANOPTES, which focuses on developing integrated counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) capabilities for enhanced force protection.
This initiative is significant as it addresses the growing threat posed by mass drone attacks, ensuring that military forces are better equipped to safeguard their operations and personnel against such risks.
Looking ahead, stakeholders will be keen to monitor the progress of Project PANOPTES and its impact on the UK's defense strategies against drone threats. No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication.
Original report
UK MoD launches Project PANOPTES to counter mass drone threats
Airforce-Technology · Jangoulun SingsitThis briefing is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting and is provided for industry information and news discovery. The original report and source publication are credited and linked where applicable. RobotToday does not claim ownership of third-party source material.
Rights concerns? Contact [email protected] with the relevant URL and details. We will review the matter and take appropriate action where warranted.
More related news
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
-
8
ERF 2027 – Birmingham, Mar 2–4, 2027 RobotToday · 1 week ago
-
9
Suzy Teele’s Mission at ARM Institute RobotToday · 1 week ago
- 10
- 11
- 12
Related Suppliers
project Automation & Consulting GmbH
Germany
Kranenburg, Germany automation engineering firm founded 2021, led by Ingo Rathmann with over 20 staff; designs PLC-controlled machine and robot cells.
project Automation & Engineering GmbH
Germany
Kranenburg, Germany machine builder near the Dutch border; builds carryhandle attachment machines, packaging equipment, and paper banderoles.
DefSecIntel Solutions
Estonia
Estonian defence firm building AI-driven autonomous surveillance and integrated counter-UAS systems validated on operational experience from Ukraine.
Pleiades (Spiri)
Canada
Halifax, Canada drone maker; Spiri Mu ROS quadcopter with NVIDIA Jetson TX2 and PX4 SLAM; delivered to Canadian Armed Forces for counter-UAS and ISR testing.
AerialX
Canada
Canadian manufacturer of counter-drone systems, known for the DroneBullet kinetic interceptor UAS.
Fortem Technologies
United States
Lindon, Utah counter-drone defense firm (founded 2016) making TrueView AESA radar, DroneHunter interceptors, and SkyDome C2 software; backed by Lockheed Martin.
Paramount Group (prev ATE)
South Africa
Paramount Group is a South Africa defense manufacturer producing armored vehicles, UGVs, and UAVs for peacekeeping and security operations worldwide.
MARSS Systems Limited
United Kingdom
London-based maker of the NiDAR AI counter-drone command-and-control platform and INTERCEPTOR-MR/SR autonomous drone interceptors; an EOS company since 2026.
Performance Drone Works (PDW)
United States
Huntsville, AL defense drone maker producing NDAA-compliant, AI-assisted small UAS for tactical ISR, strike, and multi-mission military operations.
ThinkOrbital Inc.
United States
Boulder, CO in-space infrastructure startup: ThinkToolkit robotic arm and end effector for e-beam welding and cutting, plus ThinkX orbital X-ray inspection.
Leonardo DRS, Inc.
United States
Arlington, Virginia defense electronics group; lead integrator of U.S. Army M-LIDS counter-drone vehicles and the SGT STOUT M-SHORAD mission equipment package.
ST Engineering
Singapore
SGX-listed Singapore group building unmanned systems (Taurus UGV, Mercury AUV, DroNet UAS) plus aerospace MRO and smart-city technology.
Robotics needs a service framework.
RSF defines a common language for robot service capability, lifecycle operations, certification pathways, and service-provider networks.
Join the RobotToday community on LinkedIn
Daily robotics news, in-depth analysis, conference highlights, and discussions with professionals worldwide.
