Israeli company Sentrycs has secured a multi-million-dollar contract to spearhead a national defence project in an undisclosed country in Latin America, which is said to involve the largest installation of counter-drone systems within the region.
Financial details of the contract have not been disclosed by the company.
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The initial phase of the contract will focus on deploying multiple counter uncrewed aerial systems (C-UAS) to bolster airspace security over key locations.
These include military bases, special operations forces, VIP convoys, and national borders, with a particular emphasis on countering narcotics trafficking and criminal activities.
Sentrycs was chosen for this project from among a dozen competitors after a series of trials and operational tests.
The system can operate stealthily, remaining undetectable to third parties while in use, which is crucial for the sensitive nature of the project, the company said.
The defence strategy for this project will incorporate fixed, portable, and vehicle-mounted systems, creating a multi-layered defence approach that enhances operational flexibility.
Sentrycs’ vehicle-mounted kits, in particular, offer compact protection and can tend to mobile operations such as protecting VIP convoys and special forces missions.
These solutions are a combination of Sentrycs’ mitigation and Cyber over RF technologies, integrated with an additional jamming layer to meet the end user’s requirements for potential escalation scenarios.
Sentrycs chief revenue officer Jason Moore said: “Recent events in Latin America, including heightened defence challenges and increased unauthorised drone use in criminal activities, underscore the pressing need for advanced airspace security.
“This milestone contract is a testament to Sentrycs’ ability to deliver unmatched solutions for today’s most pressing drone security challenges. We are proud to play a pivotal role in enhancing national security for this region and look forward to supporting this air defence strategy with our innovative technologies.”
