US firm Fortem Technologies announces DroneHunter 5.0 to enhance autonomous defense against drone swarms.
Drone swarms could soon encounter stronger defenses in US airspace as Fortem Technologies introduces the newest iteration of its counter-swarm interceptor, the DroneHunter 5.0.Designed to defend personnel and critical infrastructure from coordinated drone threats, the new system prioritizes faster takedowns and higher levels of autonomy, reducing reliance on human operators.
Key upgrades include dual onboard cameras and expanded computing power, allowing the interceptor to detect, track, and engage multiple targets even in contested or electronically degraded environments.“The drone threat has evolved dramatically, and we’re ensuring that Fortem’s technology stays ahead of it,” said Jon Gruen, CEO of Fortem Technologies, in a statement.Next-gen counter-droneFortem has begun delivering its next-generation DroneHunter 5.0 autonomous interceptor to its first customers, marking a significant step in the evolution of counter-drone and airspace security capabilities. The US-based company, which specializes in defending against unmanned aerial threats, says the new system is designed to address the growing challenge posed by coordinated, multi-drone attacks.DroneHunter 5.0 introduces substantial upgrades over earlier versions, with a focus on increased autonomy, improved maneuverability, and faster interception performance. These advances are intended to reduce operator workload while allowing the system to respond more effectively to complex threat scenarios. The firm claims the drone‘s maturity was highlighted recently when the US Department of Defense’s counter-UAS task force selected DroneHunter for its first operational procurement under the Replicator-2 initiative, a program aimed at accelerating the deployment of scalable, ready-to-field technologies.Technically, the fifth-generation platform is equipped with dual onboard cameras and enhanced onboard computing, enabling it to independently detect, track, and engage multiple aerial targets. Fortem says this capability allows the interceptor to operate in cluttered, contested, or electronically degraded environments where traditional counter-drone systems may struggle. DroneHunter 5.0 is designed and manufactured in the United States, incorporating feedback from years of operational testing and real-world use.Coordinated drone defenseThe interceptor integrates with Fortem’s SkyDome command-and-control system, which can coordinate multiple DroneHunter units simultaneously.According to the company, the updated architecture enables the management of up to five interceptors against multiple concurrent threats, reflecting the increasing sophistication of drone tactics observed in modern conflicts. Recent battlefields, including the war in Ukraine, have demonstrated a shift toward coordinated drone groups operating under electronic warfare conditions, underscoring the demand for more autonomous and scalable counter-UAS solutions.Alongside its autonomous, multi-target capabilities, DroneHunter 5.0 is designed for low-collateral counter-UAS missions in both military and civilian settings. Its patented entanglement-based capture system allows hostile or unauthorized drones to be intercepted, carried, and safely released, enabling use over sensitive sites such as bases, airports, energy facilities, and large public events. High levels of autonomy significantly reduce operator workload and training demands, enabling faster responses without the need for constant manual control.DroneHunter 5.0 also features a redesigned airframe and landing gear, aimed at shortening deployment times and improving reliability in field operations, with added safety measures for ground handling and use. The new model can be equipped with an optional four-net-gun configuration, doubling the standard two-gun setup and significantly increasing its drone capture capacity.“The enhanced autonomous capabilities of the fifth-generation DroneHunter allow security forces to counter not just single drones, but coordinated swarm attacks – the kind of threats we’re seeing deployed in conflict zones today and potentially over civilian airspace tomorrow,” said Gruen, in a statement.
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