According to a report by Army Recognition on January 2, 2026, the proliferation of small commercial drone technology has made low-altitude airspace security threats a core challenge for national defense and critical infrastructure protection worldwide. In late 2025, multiple highly sensitive military and industrial facilities in France experienced frequent intrusions by unidentified drones, against which existing defense measures proved ineffective, triggering high alert within the defense establishment. In response, the French Directorate of Military Aviation Maintenance (DMAé) announced on December 26, 2025, via its official LinkedIn channel, the emergency procurement of two anti-drone systems under combat urgency procedures to rapidly fill defense gaps and strengthen low-altitude protection capabilities for critical facilities both domestically and in overseas operational zones. This urgent procurement represents both a direct response to the recent surge in drone threats and reflects the pressing need for France to strategically pivot in the low-altitude airspace security arena.

(1) Infodrone Beacon Detection System
  The Infodrone system centers on Direct Remote Identification (DRI) signals as its core detection methodology, leveraging the mandatory digital beacons installed on most commercial drones to capture targets. TRUSTCOMS assessment data indicates that this system achieves a 95% detection coverage rate across various drone types, making it the only solution in France currently deployed at scale that utilizes DRI signals for national defense security purposes. In terms of performance design, the system adopts a compact, lightweight modular structure with a streamlined operational process that requires no complex deployment preparation, making it particularly suitable for fixed facilities (such as nuclear bases and military factories) and large-scale sensitive event protection scenarios. Its core advantage lies in the ability to quickly distinguish between cooperative and non-cooperative drones, precisely locating target origins through DRI signals to provide accurate guidance for subsequent countermeasures, thereby compensating for the shortcomings of traditional radar systems in detecting low-altitude small targets.

(2) DroneBlocker Electronic Countermeasure System
  The DroneBlocker system assumes the terminal countermeasure function, creating a protective barrier through continuous electronic interference that enables detection and countermeasures against 99% of drones. The system employs multi-band interference technology that simultaneously targets drone radio frequency control links and satellite navigation signals, forcing targets to lose control or return to base, avoiding secondary damage that might result from physical destruction. Its core competitiveness is reflected in three key aspects: first, it possesses the capability to identify and manage friendly drones, preventing interference with authorized drone operations during military exercises or multi-equipment collaborative scenarios, thereby reducing operational conflicts; second, it is optimized for dense urban environments, effectively addressing common challenges faced by traditional anti-drone systems such as multipath effects and radio frequency congestion; third, it offers strong compatibility, forming a "detection-identification-countermeasure" closed loop with the Infodrone system while also integrating into existing defense architectures to enhance overall operational effectiveness.

(3) Synergistic Advantages of the Dual-System Approach
  Infodrone and DroneBlocker form a complementary and synergistic defense system, establishing a comprehensive low-altitude protection chain. Infodrone, leveraging the high coverage rate of DRI signal detection, achieves early warning and precise targeting of low-altitude drones, solving the "difficulty in detection" problem; DroneBlocker, relying on multi-band electronic interference technology, rapidly responds with terminal countermeasures, addressing the "slow response" issue. Compared to traditional single defense equipment, this combined solution preserves the precision of DRI signal detection while incorporating the broad-spectrum nature of electronic countermeasures, making it adaptable to various scenarios including fixed facility protection and mobile force escort protection. Additionally, both systems feature operational simplicity and flexible deployment, enabling rapid deployment to sensitive areas to establish protective capabilities, aligning with France's core requirements for addressing urgent threats.

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Post time:Sep-25-2020