The capability could let U.S. Navy warships recover tactical drones when enemy electronic warfare disrupts satellite navigation or communication links, supporting more resilient reconnaissance, surveillance, and logistics operations.
The ESM, produced by SNC, is a small form-factor, detection and collection system. It allows Gray Eagles to operate safely outside threat ranges while looking deeply into the battlespace and enables advanced Manned-Unmanned Teaming to increase survivability for manned Army aircraft.
The value of the purchase orders was approximately $13.8 million
Skapion says its system can engage more than 100 targets simultaneously, as militaries seek more affordable ways to defend against mass drone attacks
Partner representatives from Albania, Canada, Croatia, Egypt, Japan, Kuwait, Morocco, and Panama, including defence ministers and general officers, joined U.S. leaders on stage to formalize their participation through signing Statements of Intent (SOIs)