Dubai.11 November 2017.The use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is one of the most significant technological developments in the last decade. However, where once such equipment was unique to military operations, the use of a new generation of small and cheap to buy UAVs has spread exponentially. This brings a new dimension to contemporary terrorism, with those determined to do harm, seeking different ways of carrying out attacks on civilians.
Easily purchased and simple to fly, these UAVs can carry a payload of several kilograms, but are sized to evade traditional security surveillance. Thus, a recreational UAV, which costs no more than a few hundred dollars, can be deployed as an aerial improvised explosive device (IED) or aerial substance disperser.
SteelRock UAV is a distinctive UK miltech company which has developed market-leading Counter UAV technology for military, security, and public protection applications. TheNightFighter is a highly directional, digital Counter-UAV device which uniquely uses narrowcast digital radio transmissions to neutralise hostile UAV threats.
SteelRock UAC’s technologies are designed and manufactured in the UK and backed by an expert in-house research and development team with extensive operational military experience. This team now includes expert guidance and support from Former First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir George Zambellas, who has joined SteelRock UAV in a senior advisory role.
“I’m delighted to join SteelRock UAV’s highly impressive team who are relentlessly driving their extraordinary UAV and C-UAV business towards domination of this highly relevant and specialist part of the sector” commented Sir George. “The Dubai Airshow is a pivotal event forSteelRock UAV, where we will be looking for compatible and innovative strategic partners in the Middle East to help commercialise our technology in the region”.
SteelRock’s Counter-UAV solution is differentiated from other market players by one key factor: performance. The NightFighter is the most effective Counter UAV system in terms of range (tested up to 3.8kms) and frequency coverage. It also provides superior endurance, is reliable in a range of operating conditions, and can be easily adapted or configured for specificcustomer requirements. It has been pitted against a variety of the latest generation of consumer and custom-made UAVs with a 100 per cent success rate.
The company is dedicated to ensuring the safety of both its operators and the surrounding human environment. As such, rigorous Radiation Hazard testing has demonstrated that theNightFighter is considerably safer to use than existing systems on the market.
Exhibiting on the UK Department for International Trade Defence and Security Organisation’s Showcase, SteelRock will use the Dubai Airshow formally to introduce the NightFighter to the global aerospace sector. The company will also demonstrate its portfolio of multi-platform UAVs, which have an impressive range of up to 170kms, boast an endurance of up to two hours and can operate with interchangeable payloads, such as cameras, sensors, emergency supplies, specialist Counter-IED payloads, as well as precision-guided weapons systems, for military customers.
The company is looking for compatible and innovative strategic partners in the Middle East to help commercialise the technology in the region.
