Counter-Drone Operations (C-UAS)

Description

Operations to detect, track, and defeat enemy unmanned aerial systems.

Phases

  1. **Detection Phase:** Sense drone presence
  2. **Classification Phase:** Identify drone type and threat
  3. **Tracking Phase:** Maintain continuous track
  4. **Engagement Phase:** Neutralize drone
  5. **Assessment Phase:** Confirm defeat

Tasks (7)

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Drone Detection and Tracking

Sensing and maintaining track on hostile UAVs.

Electronic Jamming of Control Links

Disrupting drone command and control communications.

GPS Spoofing and Disruption

Attacking drone navigation through GPS manipulation.

Kinetic Interception (Guns, Missiles)

Physical destruction of drones with weapons.

Interceptor Drone Deployment

Using friendly drones to physically intercept hostile UAVs.

Net/Capture Systems Employment

Using nets or capture devices to physically catch drones.

Directed Energy Weapon Engagement

Using lasers or HPM weapons against drones.