Exail's DriX H-9 selected for counter-UAS research project - APDR
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Exail's DriX H-9 USV has been selected for a counter-UAS research project with a leading defense organization. The system will integrate advanced sensor technologies for detecting and mitigating aerial threats, adapting land-based CUAS technology for maritime use.
Key Takeaways
- Exail's DriX H-9 USV selected for counter-UAS research project.
- Integration of advanced sensors for CUAS missions.
- Adaptation of land-based CUAS technology for maritime applications.
- Expansion of DriX Series' operational versatility.
- Exail's growing presence in defense applications.
Why It Matters
The selection of the DriX H-9 for a counter-UAS project highlights the increasing importance of uncrewed systems in maritime defense. By adapting land-based CUAS technologies for maritime use, Exail is enhancing the operational capabilities of naval forces, contributing to greater agility and resilience in multi-domain operations.
Exail’s DriX H-9 selected for counter-UAS research project - APDR
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Home Sea Exail’s DriX H-9 selected for counter-UAS research project
Exail has secured a new contract for its long-range Uncrewed Surface Vehicle (USV), the DriX H-9, with a leading defence research organisation. This is the second DriX H-9 order in just a few months for defence application confirming the growing momentum of Exail’s USV solutions in the sector.
The DriX H-9, delivered by Exail, will be equipped by the customer for Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (CUAS) missions, integrating advanced sensors technologies to detect, track, and mitigate aerial threats. The system will leverage proven CUAS technology initially developed for land platforms and now adapted for the maritime domain.
With this new contract, Exail continues to expand the operational versatility of the DriX Series, further demonstrating its ability to serve both commercial and defence applications, from hydrography to maritime security and domain awareness.
Building on the proven capabilities of the DriX platform, the H-9 combines long range autonomy high payload capacity, and modular design — enabling rapid integration of new mission systems to support emerging naval and multi-domain operations.
“This new contract illustrates how Exail’s uncrewed surface vessels are becoming key enablers for future defense concepts”, says Marine Slingue, President of Exail Defense Systems Inc. By adapting the DriX Series to new missions such as CUAS, we’re demonstrating how uncrewed systems can enhance operational agility and resilience across all domains.”