L3Harris Technologies has successfully showcased a cutting-edge drone detection and defeat capability integrated into its T7 robot system at Vanguard 24, an annual capstone experiment hosted by the U.S. Army at Fort Huachuca, Arizona. The demonstration underscores the growing potential of the T7 robotic platform, renowned for its precision control in Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and other complex tasks.
The T7, a large robotic system, is designed to offer operators enhanced control for a variety of high-risk military missions. For the Vanguard 24 exercise, L3Harris enhanced the T7 with a counter-small uncrewed aircraft system (UAS), enabling the robot to detect and neutralise drones remotely. This capability is crucial for Army operators engaged in the increasing threat of drone incursions on the battlefield.
In addition to the drone detection system, L3Harris also demonstrated the T7’s ability to remotely sense and decode a wide range of signals of interest using its lightweight Individual CORVUS Node. This versatile tool, designed for electronic warfare and cyber operations, equips military personnel with the ability to perform multiple roles in the field, expanding the scope of the T7’s functionality.
Ed Zoiss, President of L3Harris’ Space and Airborne Systems division, commented: “This demonstration proves it is possible to expand the future roadmap of the multi-mission T7 platform. Using readily available technologies through the T7 network is a powerful example of our commitment to help customers dominate future mission scenarios, from counter-small UAS to spectrum sensing and beyond.”
The T7 robot has already been deployed globally by EOD military forces in the U.K., U.S., and Australia, further solidifying its reputation as a reliable and versatile asset for modern military operations.
SOURCE: L3 HARRIS
