Towed Defence Platform to Protect Commercial Shipping from Drone Attacks

Raytheon's Advanced Technology team will design, build, and demonstrate a system for DARPA's Pulling Guard program that consists of EO/IR sensors and detection software, deployed via a tethered drone connected to a semi-autonomous unmanned platform towed by commercial and naval logistics vessels.

Towed Defence Platform to Protect Commercial Shipping from Drone Attacks
In this artist's concept for the Pulling Guard program, an overwatch drone is providing enhanced situational awareness and threat detection for an unarmed cargo ship. The Pulling Guard armed, remotely-operated, tow-behind surface vessel is providing protection from incoming pirate vessels. Source: DARPA | Colie Wertz