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Milipol 2025: China's Terjin PC1 handheld anti-drone rifle fuses detection and jamming.
Chinese firm Shanghai Terjin Radio Technology has unveiled its PC1 handheld anti-drone rifle at Milipol Paris 2025, combining RF drone detection and signal jamming in a single shoulder-fired unit. The compact system gives police and internal security forces a portable tool to spot and disrupt hostile quadcopters in crowded urban environments and around critical sites.
During Milipol 2025, the homeland security exhibition held from 18 to 21 November at Paris-Nord Villepinte under the aegis of the French Ministry of the Interior, Chinese company Shanghai Terjin Radio Technology unveiled its PC1 handheld anti-drone system. In a context where commercial drones are increasingly used for intelligence gathering, criminal activity and disruption of public events, the PC1 positions itself as a compact tool for frontline forces seeking to both detect and neutralize low-altitude threats. The system reflects the growing convergence between law enforcement and military counter-UAS requirements, particularly in dense urban environments and around critical infrastructure. Its appearance in Paris also illustrates the progressive arrival of Chinese counter-drone technologies on European and international internal security markets.
Terjin’s PC1 is a handheld unit that combines drone detection and neutralization in one device (Picture Source: Army Recognition Group)
The PC1 is described by Terjin as a handheld device designed for both drone detection and neutralization in a single unit. Technically, it relies on radio-frequency sensing to pick up and identify signals from commercial drones, including popular brands such as DJI and Autel, as well as FPV, WiFi-based and home-built platforms, rather than being limited to a single ecosystem. Once a signal is detected, the PC1 can determine the direction of the drone and calculate the position of both the aircraft and its remote controller, providing longitude and latitude for the pilot and longitude, latitude and altitude for the drone. A foldable onboard screen displays this information in real time with a graphical interface, including the bearing of the threat, which allows operators to orient themselves quickly without external tablets or laptops. According to the manufacturer’s data, detection is carried out in the 900 MHz, 1.4 GHz, 2.4 GHz, 5.2 GHz and 5.8 GHz bands, with a typical detection range of 1 to 1.5 km depending on the environment and drone model, and an azimuth error around 20° RMS. A dedicated battery supports up to approximately six hours of operation in detection mode, giving the system sufficient autonomy for routine patrols or event security tasks.
The PC1 neutralizes drones through directional radio jamming, disrupting both remote-control links and GNSS navigation signals. Operating across 900 MHz, 2.4 GHz, 5.2 GHz, and 5.8 GHz, it covers the frequencies most commonly used by commercial and improvised UAVs. With an effective range of about 1 km, the system can stop small drone incursions before they reach critical areas. Battery life supports roughly 30 minutes of continuous jamming, intended for short, confirmed engagements rather than constant use. Weighing 5.5 kg with battery, the PC1 aligns with other “anti-drone rifles” and incorporates a foldable screen and integrated electronics to remain practical for mobile missions such as patrols, escorts, or close protection.
The PC1 offers clear tactical benefits over standard anti-drone rifles that rely solely on jamming. Unlike many systems needing external radar or detectors for targeting, the PC1 integrates detection, direction-finding, and jamming in one device. This eliminates extra equipment, making it ideal for small teams or solo operators in fast-moving or limited-setup situations like convoy protection or VIP security. Crucially, it can locate both drones and their operators, enabling teams to apprehend pilots and dismantle networks rather than just forcing drones away. Its real-time display with bearing and GPS features overcomes challenges of visually tracking small, low-flying drones, enhancing effectiveness in counter-UAS operations.
When compared with other handheld counter-UAS options, the PC1 sits in a category of multi-function systems aimed at law enforcement and security units rather than purely military users. Some Western solutions privilege modularity, using separate RF detectors and jammers connected via a tactical network, or combining jamming with electro-optical sights for precision pointing. In contrast, Terjin’s design emphasizes self-contained operation and RF-centric detection. Its specified detection ranges of 1 to 1.5 km and jamming range around 1 km are broadly consistent with many existing anti-drone rifles, but the addition of integrated geolocation for both drone and controller gives it a more intelligence-oriented profile. The relatively long detection battery life paired with a shorter jamming autonomy suggests that the PC1 is intended to spend most of its time in passive monitoring mode, switching into active defense only when necessary, which can be an advantage in environments where legal and regulatory frameworks tightly control the use of jamming. At the same time, the weight and need to manage separate detection and jamming power budgets mean that training, procedures and human factors will remain critical to effective use in the field.
The PC1’s debut at Milipol 2025 highlights how the counter UAS market is evolving, with urban security requirements increasingly mirroring operational lessons from recent conflicts. Small drones used for surveillance, contraband delivery or disruptive overflights are now a shared concern for police forces, prison services, critical infrastructure operators and major event organizers. In this context, a portable system that small units can deploy quickly and connect to a wider TDOA based network offers states a scalable and relatively low cost option against such threats. Presenting this type of radio sensing and jamming technology in Paris also indicates an interest in addressing demand from European, Middle Eastern and other international customers, a development that may prompt discussions among potential buyers on jamming regulations, interoperability with national command systems and the handling of operational data transmitted to external platforms.
The PC1 handheld drone detection and jamming system therefore embodies a dual logic: technically, it consolidates Terjin’s experience in RF sensing into a single portable device capable of detecting, locating and neutralizing a wide range of commercial and improvised drones; strategically, it marks a new stage in the internationalization of Chinese counter-UAS offerings, at a time when internal security and defense actors are urgently seeking practical answers to the proliferation of small UAVs. For end users, its value will depend on how effectively it can be integrated into existing legal, operational and technical frameworks, and how its integrated detection-and-jamming concept performs in real deployments around critical infrastructure, borders and major urban events.
Written by Teoman S. Nicanci – Defense Analyst, Army Recognition Group
Teoman S. Nicanci holds degrees in Political Science, Comparative and International Politics, and International Relations and Diplomacy from leading Belgian universities, with research focused on Russian strategic behavior, defense technology, and modern warfare. He is a defense analyst at Army Recognition, specializing in the global defense industry, military armament, and emerging defense technologies.