Israeli counter-drone defenses are set for a stealthy upgrade as InTACT taps California-based firm Peraso Inc. to deliver semiconductor technology that makes drone identification harder for adversaries to detect.
The tech, operating at 60 gigahertz millimeter-wave, allows Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) systems to communicate directionally with low power, reducing the chance that the signals can be intercepted or jammed.
This makes it possible for drones and other battery-powered platforms to confirm friendly status while remaining low-profile in contested electromagnetic environments.
The integration also supports compact installations on unmanned aerial systems, enabling tactical communications without requiring bulky equipment.
“In modern warfare, identification systems must be secure, resilient, and extremely difficult for adversaries to detect or disrupt,” said Meir Rapaport, chief executive officer of InTACT.
“By leveraging Peraso’s advanced 60 GHz mmWave technology, we have been able to develop a stealthy and robust identification solution designed specifically for drone-dense battlefields.”
Filling the Gap
Modern military operations rely on a mix of drones performing reconnaissance, strike, logistics, and electronic warfare, creating crowded, complex airspace.
In these environments, quickly distinguishing friend from foe becomes critical for force protection and operational coordination.
The upgraded IFF solution helps drones and ground forces confirm friendly status in real time, reducing the risk of friendly-fire incidents.
“Secure identification systems are becoming essential to prevent friendly-fire incidents and enable safe coordination,” said Ron Glibbery, chief executive officer of Peraso.
“Our 60 GHz mmWave technology is designed to provide a secure, directional communications channel ideally suited for these environments.”
