KONGSBERG Selects Echodyne MESA Radar for Counter-UAS Weapon Systems

KONGSBERG Integrates Echodyne MESA Radar into Counter-UAS Weapon Systems

KONGSBERG has selected Echodyne's MESA radar for integration into its counter-UAS weapon systems, marking a significant step in the maturation of integrated detect, identify, track, and defeat architectures for drone threats. The MESA radar is a compact electronically scanned array designed for low power consumption, high update rates, and strong target detection performance, making it suitable for both mobile and fixed counter-drone platforms.

Why This Matters for B2B Buyers

This means commercial and defense customers evaluating counter-drone solutions can expect more capable, tightly integrated systems rather than standalone jammers. The shift toward radar plus command-and-control plus soft and hard-kill effectors is accelerating, and buyers should prioritize interoperability and sensor fusion when specifying requirements.

• MESA radar offers compact size, low power draw, and high update rates for mobile deployment.
• The partnership reflects counter-UAS evolution from jamming-only to integrated detect, identify, track, and defeat.
• Critical infrastructure, airports, energy facilities, and large events are seeing more mature counter-drone options.
• Demand is rising for coordination among radar, command-and-control, and effectors.

Market and Investment Signals

The selection signals continued defense and security investment in high-performance sensors and system integration. For B2B buyers, this translates into more reliable supply chains and clearer integration pathways for counter-UAS deployments.

Source: SUAS News, September 9, 2026. For further details, refer to the original announcement.

Supplier Solution Note

Counter-UAS systems need compact, high-drain power sources; custom battery packs with robust BMS design and fast prototyping support radar and effector integration.