Kongsberg demonstrates DR 100 counter-drone radar at Interpol test

The four-radar system became operational within five minutes and sent sensor data to a control centre over secure 5G.

Kongsberg’s DR 100 radar system detected, tracked and classified airborne objects at an Interpol test in Gardermoen. Mounted on a deployable pickup platform, it was operational five minutes after arrival.

Author: Робот Source: Norwegian company Kongsberg

Four DR 100 radar units mounted on a mobile pickup platform. — Kongsberg’s four-radar DR 100 system mounted on a deployable pickup platform at the Interpol test. Illustrative photo. Photo: Fabian Horst / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Kongsberg demonstrated the counter-drone capabilities of its DR 100 radar system at an Interpol test. The system was mounted in a four-radar configuration on a deployable pickup platform. Interpol assigned it an area of responsibility, and it became fully operational within five minutes of arrival.

Sensor data was sent immediately over a secure 5G connection to a control centre established at Gardermoen, providing real-time situational awareness. Stefan Blom Hanssen, DR 100 Product Manager and leader of Kongsberg’s participation in the event, said several participants commented on how quickly the system was deployed.

The exercise focused on detecting, tracking and classifying airborne objects. Unlike many traditional systems, DR 100 does not filter out low-altitude targets, allowing it to detect low-flying drones. It can also classify vehicles and personnel.

The test did not include kinetic or non-kinetic responses to targets. However, DR 100 is being integrated into wider counter-UAS systems. Kongsberg says possible response options include small-calibre weapon systems, interceptor drones, RF jammers and short-range missiles.

Cato Giil Eliassen, VP Business Development Seatex at Kongsberg, said the Gardermoen exercise provided an opportunity to demonstrate DR 100 in a civilian environment. He described airports as an important and growing use case as drone activity around critical infrastructure increases.

Kongsberg said the demonstration highlighted DR 100’s rapid deployment, detection performance and operational flexibility.

Source: Norwegian company Kongsberg