AID Launches 'Project Épervier' to Counter Fast FPV Drones
The Defense Innovation Agency (AID) has announced an open call for innovative systems capable of detecting and neutralizing fast, hard-to-jam FPV drones. The agency welcomes novel ideas and creative repurposing of existing tech, but full technical transparency is required. The project, dubbed 'Project Épervier', aims to protect dismounted troops and light vehicles within a 15m protection zone, operating in various terrains day and night.
AID seeks systems that can counter FPV 'racer' drones capable of speeds above 100 km/h. Early prototypes and commercial efforts already exist, offering promising solutions. One such device is a pocket-sized detection/mitigation gadget, while Harmattan AI's Gobi interceptor drone has also shown potential. Harmattan AI, the company behind the Gobi-Interceptor, is at the forefront of this technology.
The project encourages integration with external target-designation systems. Furthermore, it aligns with Ukraine's efforts to establish a constellation of small Earth-observation satellites for sovereign access to space-based intelligence. Ukrainian and French companies have signed a cooperation agreement to make this happen.
Proposals for 'Project Épervier' are due by 12 November. AID may award multiple contracts based on the submissions. The project's success could significantly enhance the protection of troops and vehicles against fast, agile drones in diverse operational environments.
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