US troops test self-powered palletized counter-drone system RD-SUADS

US soldiers and airmen at Grafenwoehr Training Area assessed Trust Automation's RD-SUADS, a palletized counter-drone system. It fits a standard 463L cargo pallet, flies on C-130 and C-17 aircraft, and runs up to four days on an integrated diesel generator without local power.

• System ships on a 463L pallet aboard C-130 and C-17 aircraft
• Integrated diesel generator provides up to 4 days of operation
• Detects and engages drones at 2–6 km, up to 7 km in favorable conditions
• Defeat effectiveness exceeds 75–80%