Metis has taken proven elements from its larger counter-drone systems and reworked them into a compact, mobile solution for passive uncrewed aerial system (UAS) detection.
The Skyperion Lightweight is built for rapid, on-the-move operations, sharing the same suite of detect-track-identify sensors used in the company’s legacy counter-UAS technologies.
Certified to NATO standards, it can monitor a broad range of radio-frequency signals and use them to identify and locate potential drone threats.
Skyperion products are designed to integrate with different sensors, network, and existing equipment, allowing allied forces to incorporate the platform into their own defense architecture and enhance tracking capabilities.
“With the increasing proliferation of rogue drones being used for nefarious means, it is essential that we continue to innovate and develop new products to counter these threats,” Metis Chief Executive Officer Tony Burnell said.
He added that the Skyperion Lightweight provides users with maximum deployment flexibility, offering protection for fixed sites while delivering almost the same coverage as the Skyperion Rugged in a mobile format, which “many customers are seeking.”
Ready for Battle
Metis said all of its Skyperion products have been cleared for operational use.
The Skyperion Rugged is currently used by the UK’s Royal Air Force as part of its ORCUS system and has also been integrated into Leonardo’s Falcon Shield solution for low-altitude UAS defense.
The Skyperion lineup can augment existing radars and optics, supporting military forces in defending airspaces and critical facilities.
The lightweight variant, in particular, could provide ground units with a field-ready counter-drone capability suited for frontline deployment.
