Elbit Systems ReDrone C-UAS solution has been acquired by the Netherlands Ministry of Defence. (Elbit Systems)

The Netherlands has acquired new counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UASs) from Elbit Systems for GBP43 million (USD55 million), the company announced on 21 August.

As part of the contract, the company will supply several mobile, stationary, and deployed configurations of its ‘ReDrone’ integrated C-UAS solution. Logistics and training will also be provided.

A Netherlands Ministry of Defence (MoD) spokesperson told Janes that deliveries would occur within the next three years and that there was an option to procure extra systems if needed. They were unable to detail the number of units ordered.

ReDrone passively detects and neutralises UASs in all relevant commercial frequency bands. The integrated solution encompasses electronic attack (EA) capabilities as well as the company’s DAiR radar, COAPS-L (Commander Open Architecture Panoramic Sight-Light) electro-optical (EO) payload, and signals intelligence (SIGINT) sensors that are collectively controlled by a command-and-control system.