Rohde & Schwarz Unveils Full-Featured ARDRONIS Counter-Drone Suite Demonstration Vehicle at Counter UAS Technology Europe 2026
Rohde & Schwarz demonstrated its ARDRONIS counter-drone suite on a specially designed demonstration vehicle at Counter UAS Technology Europe 2026. The vehicle showcased the full capabilities of its frequency-agile technology to detect, locate, and neutralize hostile unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs at unprecedented speeds, addressing the early warning and rapid response needs of military and police organizations.
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In response to the growing demand for reliable counter-drone solutions across Europe, Rohde & Schwarz demonstrated how its frequency-agile technology detects, locates, and neutralizes hostile unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) at unprecedented speeds.
Rohde & Schwarz's ARDRONIS suite-equipped vehicle
London, April 20, 2026 – Rohde & Schwarz exhibited its field-proven ARDRONIS counter-drone suite, integrated into a specially designed demonstration vehicle, at "Counter UAS Technology Europe 2026." Over the three-day event from April 20 to 22, 2026, visitors were able to directly observe how this compactly integrated solution within the vehicle meets the early warning and rapid response requirements of military, police organizations, and the broader defense industry.
Rohde & Schwarz's ARDRONIS suite has enhanced the effectiveness and flexibility of its jamming capabilities and extended its frequency range up to 100 MHz. It also features a direction-finding cockpit, allowing operators to monitor and control multiple stations simultaneously. This configuration supports more efficient and coordinated operations while reducing the required personnel.
The demonstration vehicle integrates the full functionality of the ARDRONIS suite as a single, unified environment. Visitors could experience "ARDRONIS Locate Advanced," which detects and locates drones and their operators. Furthermore, the vehicle is equipped with "ARDRONIS Effect," a multi-band jammer with a "smart follower" function that automatically tracks and suppresses identified threats. Portable "ARDRONIS Detect" and "ARDRONIS Locate Compact" units provide high-performance detection and localization capabilities for rapid deployment and mobile scenarios, while the "ARDRONIS Wi-Fi" module adds the ability to identify and disrupt communication links of commercial UAVs.
During the event, Rohde & Schwarz engineers operated the integrated cockpit, guiding visitors through a simulated environment demonstrating the entire workflow from initial detection to bearing acquisition, jamming, and engagement.
On the third day of the event at 15:15 (GMT), Bob Moll, CUAS Market Development Manager at Rohde & Schwarz International GmbH, delivered a presentation titled "ARDRONIS RF DF and Jamming – What it takes to continue to show value in the (C)UAS arms race." This presentation showcased real-world operational examples where low-frequency detection, multi-directional identification, and high-power jamming are combined into a seamless workflow. It demonstrated how the ARDRONIS system can be deployed on mobile platforms and integrated into existing defense and security architectures to counter today's evolving drone threats.
Bob Moll stated: "Our ARDRONIS suite integrates early warning detection, rapid response jamming, and a unified cockpit into one field-ready system. By demonstrating this on a mobile platform, we believe we can show how easily it can be integrated into existing defense and security architectures to address rapidly changing drone threats."
[About Rohde & Schwarz Japan K.K.]
Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG. (hereinafter Rohde & Schwarz) was founded in 1933 in Munich, Germany, by Dr. Lothar Rohde and Dr. Hermann Schwarz. As a pioneer in technology, the company aims to create a safer, more "connected" society through its electronic test and measurement, technology systems, and network and cybersecurity divisions. Rohde & Schwarz Japan K.K. was established in 2003 as a wholly independent company of Rohde & Schwarz, providing product sales, services, and support in Japan across various fields including automotive, wireless communication, electronics, and aerospace and defense.
*R&S® is a registered trademark of Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG.
*All press releases, including image downloads, are available at http://www.press.rohde-schwarz.com
Rohde & Schwarz's ARDRONIS suite-equipped vehicle
London, April 20, 2026 – Rohde & Schwarz exhibited its field-proven ARDRONIS counter-drone suite, integrated into a specially designed demonstration vehicle, at "Counter UAS Technology Europe 2026." Over the three-day event from April 20 to 22, 2026, visitors were able to directly observe how this compactly integrated solution within the vehicle meets the early warning and rapid response requirements of military, police organizations, and the broader defense industry.
Rohde & Schwarz's ARDRONIS suite has enhanced the effectiveness and flexibility of its jamming capabilities and extended its frequency range up to 100 MHz. It also features a direction-finding cockpit, allowing operators to monitor and control multiple stations simultaneously. This configuration supports more efficient and coordinated operations while reducing the required personnel.
The demonstration vehicle integrates the full functionality of the ARDRONIS suite as a single, unified environment. Visitors could experience "ARDRONIS Locate Advanced," which detects and locates drones and their operators. Furthermore, the vehicle is equipped with "ARDRONIS Effect," a multi-band jammer with a "smart follower" function that automatically tracks and suppresses identified threats. Portable "ARDRONIS Detect" and "ARDRONIS Locate Compact" units provide high-performance detection and localization capabilities for rapid deployment and mobile scenarios, while the "ARDRONIS Wi-Fi" module adds the ability to identify and disrupt communication links of commercial UAVs.
During the event, Rohde & Schwarz engineers operated the integrated cockpit, guiding visitors through a simulated environment demonstrating the entire workflow from initial detection to bearing acquisition, jamming, and engagement.
On the third day of the event at 15:15 (GMT), Bob Moll, CUAS Market Development Manager at Rohde & Schwarz International GmbH, delivered a presentation titled "ARDRONIS RF DF and Jamming – What it takes to continue to show value in the (C)UAS arms race." This presentation showcased real-world operational examples where low-frequency detection, multi-directional identification, and high-power jamming are combined into a seamless workflow. It demonstrated how the ARDRONIS system can be deployed on mobile platforms and integrated into existing defense and security architectures to counter today's evolving drone threats.
Bob Moll stated: "Our ARDRONIS suite integrates early warning detection, rapid response jamming, and a unified cockpit into one field-ready system. By demonstrating this on a mobile platform, we believe we can show how easily it can be integrated into existing defense and security architectures to address rapidly changing drone threats."
[About Rohde & Schwarz Japan K.K.]
Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG. (hereinafter Rohde & Schwarz) was founded in 1933 in Munich, Germany, by Dr. Lothar Rohde and Dr. Hermann Schwarz. As a pioneer in technology, the company aims to create a safer, more "connected" society through its electronic test and measurement, technology systems, and network and cybersecurity divisions. Rohde & Schwarz Japan K.K. was established in 2003 as a wholly independent company of Rohde & Schwarz, providing product sales, services, and support in Japan across various fields including automotive, wireless communication, electronics, and aerospace and defense.
*R&S® is a registered trademark of Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG.
*All press releases, including image downloads, are available at http://www.press.rohde-schwarz.com