DLR Demonstrates Drone Interception Method: Jamming and Ramming
In a significant development, the German Aerospace Center (DLR) has demonstrated a method to force a hostile drone to land by interfering with its navigation signal and ramming it with an interception drone. This comes as the German Armed Forces and DLR are exploring various countermeasures against unwanted drones, with a focus on safety and the changing security situation.
During a demonstration in Cochstedt, DLR successfully tested its drone interception capabilities. The method involves jamming the navigation signal of the target drone, causing it to lose control, and then physically ramming it with an interception drone. This technique is one of several countermeasures being explored by DLR, which also include capturing drones with nets and jamming their signals.
In a recent exercise, the German Armed Forces practiced drone defense using the Argus Interception system. This drone is equipped with a net-firing capability, allowing it to bring down other drones in a controlled manner. Meanwhile, DLR is also developing technologies to identify, locate, and track unwanted drones using lasers, radar, or cameras operating in various spectral ranges. These measures aim to effectively neutralize threats from unwanted drones used for disrupting air traffic, spying, or as weapons.
The demonstration in Cochstedt and the ongoing research at DLR highlight the growing importance of drone defense in Germany. As the security situation evolves, so too must the capabilities of the German Armed Forces and research institutions like DLR. The choice of countermeasure depends on the specific situation, with the safety of surroundings being the top priority. The German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has expressed support for expanding the powers of the German Armed Forces to assist police in drone defense operations, indicating a commitment to addressing this emerging challenge.
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