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NavControl-G system - UAE highly advanced anti-drone system

SIGN4L, a dynamic provider of agile and adaptive electronic warfare and intelligence (EW&I) solutions, today launched two state-of-the-art solutions that are set to offer a tactical advantage in the missions of tomorrow. V-Protect, a radio frequency (RF) communication jamming system, and NavControl-G, a specialised counter-drone capability, are well positioned to become game-changers in shaping favourable outcomes in an increasingly digitalised defence landscape.

The solutions were unveiled at the EDGE pavilion at the ongoing International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX 2021) that runs until 25 February at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).

V-Protect is an advanced mobile active and reactive high-power jammer system aimed at helping block common terrestrial RF signal technologies as well as portable satcom equipment, spanning radio, walkie-talkie, mobile and Wi-Fi frequencies. Boasting a counter-improvised explosive device (C-IED) and counter-drone measures, the user-friendly model is to be installed in a standard SUV and offers automatic operability by utilizing 16 channels and high emitting power amplifiers to provide support in enhancing protection range and combatting various threats across the frequency domain.

NavControl-G is a sophisticated transmitter unit designed to help prevent unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from trespassing into specific locations. To help safeguard a sensitive area, the system can emulate GPS signals to generate position and timing inaccuracies, thereby taking control of non-cooperating unmanned vehicles. Encased in a shock-proof container, the system can be seamlessly integrated across multiple configurations - either in fixed locations or deployed on the field when required.

Waleid Al Mesmari, Vice President of Program Management for the Electronic Warfare & Intelligence cluster at EDGE, said: “Electronic warfare and intelligence make up the backbone of modern defence and security systems. SIGN4L is at the frontlines in pioneering breakthrough technologies that help our clients expand their options in a rapidly changing world. By assisting our clients with the management of their complex security and performance requirements, our latest solutions are prime examples of our agile offerings at work that focus energy to obscure, neutralise and attack adversaries.”

SIGN4L brings a startup ethos to designing and producing state-of-art open-architecture digital and RF-based security products and services for governments and businesses in the region. The company has implemented a rigorous cycle of threat analysis, research, and development to monitor, analyse and counter emerging risks. SIGN4L is part of the Electronic Warfare & Intelligence cluster at EDGE, an advanced technology group that ranks among the top 25 military suppliers in the world.

 
@Mohamed Bin Tughlaq @The SC @Philip the Arab

A new anti drone system with laser, from the uae. I was in a hurry, just read the headline. Any details?
https://www.albawaba.com/news/israel-develop-anti-drone-systems-uae-1416086

https://www.israelhayom.com/2020/08/21/report-uae-eyes-israeli-laser-defense-system/

Israel deploys first-of-its-kind laser system to Gaza border to fight incendiary balloons
 
I think Turkey also has similar one but locally produced they shout down a couple of Drones with laser and first time laser was used in war.. But the one that is most genius is the magnetic shield wall anti-drones systems developed by UAE

It was actully developed by a local
 
@The SC

I think the UAE should go for TF-X when it gets ready which is soon.

1. It is superior to F-35 and that is the first bonus
2. It is stealthy
3. It will not come with security assurances or security lock

UAE can use TX-F against all comers hence it is worth the purchase. As for the 18 US drones I don't even know why the UAE ordered these but as for the F-35 it has superior alternatives and it willl be huge for UAE it is like hitting multiple birds with one stone or a blessing in disguise
 
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NavControl-G is a sophisticated transmitter unit designed to help prevent unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from trespassing into specific locations. To help safeguard a sensitive area, the system can emulate GPS signals to generate position and timing inaccuracies, thereby taking control of non-cooperating unmanned vehicles. Encased in a shock-proof container, the system can be seamlessly integrated across multiple configurations - either in fixed locations or deployed on the field when required.

SIGN4L brings a startup ethos to designing and producing state-of-art open-architecture digital and RF-based security products and services for governments and businesses in the region. The company has implemented a rigorous cycle of threat analysis, research, and development to monitor, analyze and counter emerging risks.

The NaVControl-G system consists of one jammer mast and a portable computer with software that is fully developed in the United Arab Emirates. It can intercept de GPS receiver of the drone and takes control using a portable computer interface. The system can control any type of drone and land anywhere at a maximum distance of 50 km. A drone GPS spoofer sends fake signals that mimic legitimate ones. Spoofers hijack a drone's communication link by emitting a counterfeit signal that the device reads as valid because it is a copy of the real signal.

The spoofer works by emitting a stronger counterfeit signal. The spoofer can cause a small delay between the drone and the controller; then, the spoofer emits the stronger false signal. The spoofer now has control over the device and can pilot the drone. The spoofer deceives the GPS receiver

GPS spoofing is hard to defend against if your UAS device is using GPS for flight. GPS is a signal broadcasted from satellites. You can't add standard protection tools such as encryption and certificates to GPS satellite signals.

According to NavControl-G engineer, the NavControl-G has already been successfully tested at maximum range, in December 2020 by an undisclosed customer in the desert with real drones and different possible threats. The system can be coupled to other UAVs jamming systems including radar, camera, and RF sensors. In the future, NavControl-G could have "hard kill" capabilities using a laser weapon to neutralize and render drones inoperable.
It based on same principle Iran used years ago to hack and land USA sentinel drone
 

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