DSEI 2023: MARSS introduces AI-enabled Interceptor-MR for C-UAS capability.

At the DSEI 2023 exhibition, MARSS, a Monegasque company active in defense and security technology, introduced the AI-enabled autonomous Interceptor-MR, a comprehensive Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (CUAS) capability.
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The Interceptor-MR is engineered to target and neutralize UAVs (Picture source: MARSS)

The Interceptor-MR is engineered to target and neutralize Class I & II Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) efficiently. It combines operational expertise with innovation, providing a cost-effective solution for countering hostile drones. Designed for diverse environments, this high-speed craft can engage Class I & II drones directly, extending its reach beyond 5 kilometers.

The system offers a fully automatic vertical launch system, reinforcing its capability to respond to threats promptly. Its reinforced composite airframe is engineered for resilience, capable of countering multiple small drones in a single mission. Its hybrid airframe design combines the speed and range of a fixed-wing aircraft with the flexibility and agility of a quadcopter. Performance parameters include altitudes of up to 2 kilometers and speeds exceeding 80 meters per second, thanks to its custom electric ducted propulsion system.

The Interceptor's autonomous capability resides within a vertical smart launcher linked to the NiDAR sensor infrastructure. Upon threat detection, operators can deploy the Interceptor from the launcher swiftly. Employing onboard AI imaging, it acquires the target and engages in dogfight maneuverability at altitudes of up to 2 kilometers, achieving speeds surpassing 80 meters per second.

In operational terms, the Interceptor detects micro/quad drones traveling at speeds exceeding 60 kilometers per hour within a range of less than 5 kilometers, class I drones with speeds in excess of 220 kilometers per hour within a range of less than 25 kilometers, and class II drones flying at speeds exceeding 320 kilometers per hour within a range of less than 25 kilometers.

Established in 2005, MARSS is recognized for its technology contributions. With over 15 years of extensive experience, its collaborations span the EU, NATO, security agencies, academia, and industry. MARSS leverages innovation and technology to provide security against emerging threats, safeguarding nations, critical infrastructure, naval assets, security operations, and more.

MARSS' product family includes products such as the NiDAR X-Scout, a deployable C-UAS system, the NiDAR X-JOC, a C2 Center for UAS detection, the portable anti-drone system Interceptor-SR, and the RADiRguard City, a surveillance system aimed at enhancing security in urban environments.