Distinguishes drones from birds: what is known about the radars that the Netherlands will transfer to Ukraine

The Ministry of Defense of the Netherlands is purchasing 51  mobile systems for detecting drones for the Defense Forces of Ukraine.

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As reported recently by ArmyInform, the relevant contract was concluded by the Ministry of Defense of the Kingdom with the Robin Radar Systems company in The Hague.

Robin Radar Systems' radars are designed to detect small drones by distinguishing them from other objects, such as birds. A unique feature of some radar samples from the Dutch manufacturer is their ability to work while driving on a vehicle, which provides increased operational capabilities.

The mobile nature of these radars makes it difficult for adversaries to detect and neutralize them, ensuring continuous detection of air threats. These radars will play a critical role in countering Russian drone attacks, providing essential defense capabilities for Ukraine.

The MAX, ELVIRA and IRIS radars offered by Robin Radar Systems provide advanced solutions for detecting and tracking drones, which  are suitable for different conditions.

With its 360-degree 3D coverage, the MAX radar can detect and track thousands of moving objects simultaneously, providing real-time updates and accurate data through rapid rotation. Designed for airports and wind farms, it is particularly suitable for environments where flight safety is critical.

ELVIRA, a 2D radar specifically designed for drone detection, uses advanced technologies such as micro-Doppler classification , which effectively distinguishes UAVs from other objects, offering simple integration with management and control systems.

Robin Radar Iris® — it is a short-range 3D radar that operates in the X-frequency range and is designed to detect and identify drones. It is a frequency-modulated continuous wave radar with two independent radio frequency systems, two pairs of antennas diametrically opposite for transmission and reception.

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IRIS — Deploying in less than 15 minutes, the lightweight 3D radar can detect drones at speeds of up to 100 km/h, making it ideal for rapid field deployment.

The weight of these radars is 29 kg, they are deployed in 15 minutes and provide a circular survey, the instrumental range of which is up to 5 km. Systems can detect UAVs weighing 3 kg — with  a distance of 4  km, and  1.4  kg  with 2 km.

“This three-coordinate radar operates in the X-Band range, that is, at a wavelength of 3.75-2.5 cm and at a frequency of 8-12 GHz. The beam width is 6 degrees. and scanning speed — 1 second, — analysts said. — Regarding the possibility of working while driving, the permitted speed is up to 100 km/h and angle up to 10 degrees».

There is also a project to integrate IRIS from the Robin Radar company with the Vision Flex CUAS optical autonomous surveillance system from OpenWorks Engineering, which increases the effectiveness of target detection and recognition.

Experts from IKK Defense Express  believe that&nbsp These small-sized installations will be an ideal complement to the work of small fire groups engaged in target detection. They can also come in handy for cover from threats during marches, experts emphasize.

In the context of the war in Ukraine, where drones are increasingly used for reconnaissance and attacks, these radars will help provide valuable capabilities to counter the air threat. Their ability to quickly detect, track and classify drones will allow Ukrainian forces to better anticipate and neutralize drone attacks, strengthening their defenses against airstrikes.