Advanced Protection Systems S.A. (APS) and Frankenburg Technologies OÜ have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at the joint development and integration of cutting-edge counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) in response to the growing drone threat in Europe and globally.
APS is a leading Polish manufacturer of the SKYctrl anti-drone systems and FIELDctrl 3D MIMO radars, which are being deployed both in Poland and across many international markets, including Lithuania, where they will protect critical energy infrastructure, Ukraine, where significant numbers of Gdynia-made systems are used on the battlefield, and countries in the Middle East. Importantly, Advanced Protection Systems’ products are already fully integrated today with combat-proven kinetic effectors from reputable partners.
Frankenburg Technologies, an Estonian manufacturer of next-generation C-UAS effectors, is a pioneer in affordable, mass-producible interceptor missiles designed to neutralize drones. Their solutions offer an effective and scalable response to the rapidly increasing threat posed by unmanned aerial systems, particularly in the context of the Russia-Ukraine war.
The collaboration between the two companies will include:
- Integration of Frankenburg’s missile systems with APS’s radar and counter-drone platforms,
- Planning, preparation, and execution of joint C-UAS system tests,
- Exchange of technical knowledge,
- Joint implementation of projects funded by national and international sources,
- Joint participation in public demonstrations, conferences, and industry events,
- Joint offering of integrated C-UAS solutions across NATO and allied markets.
“Modern threats from new-generation unmanned aerial systems, as well as their mass deployment in military conflicts, require C-UAS manufacturers to develop an increasing number of kinetic effectors whose cost does not significantly exceed that of the attacking systems. For this reason, we intend to integrate into our systems a cost-effective kinetic effector that Frankenburg is now introducing to the market.
“Partnering with APS, whose radars and SKYctrl systems are already proven in combat, enables us to further demonstrate Frankenburg’s interceptor missiles as part of complete, layered counter-drone solutions for NATO allies. Our missiles are designed from the ground up to defeat drones — fast, lightweight, solid rocket-fuelled, and engineered for mass production to keep intercept costs low. Together, we are taking a step toward building a European shield against drone threats, rooted in close cooperation between innovative NATO defence companies” said Kusti Salm, CEO of Frankenburg Technologies.
This agreement marks another step toward building a European integrated air defense system against drone threats — founded on close cooperation between the defense industry and innovative technologies from NATO member states.
