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ARes Reveals Cutting-Edge Acoustic System for Tracking Drones and Missiles in Real Time
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Ukrainian company ARes has unveiled a new acoustic target designation system designed to detect and track drones and missiles in challenging conditions. The system, developed by ARes, aims to identify a wide range of unmanned aerial vehicles, from FPV drones to Shahed models.
According to Konstantin Kostin, a representative of ARes, the system is capable of designating FPV targets from 200 to 300 meters and Shahed drones up to 5 kilometers away, as reported by Militarnyi on December 4 These capabilities have been confirmed through successful field tests.
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The system operates effectively in various weather conditions, including cloud cover and fog, and remains completely passive, meaning it does not emit any signals. It offers 360-degree coverage by scanning the sky in all directions, which ensures a wide area is monitored simultaneously. Additionally, the system can track multiple targets at once, even in noisy urban environments.
ARes has tested the system during actual attacks, including Shahed drone strikes and missile launches, proving its reliability in real-world scenarios, according to Militarnyi. The system not only detects targets but also provides accurate guidance for weaponry, helping operators engage the targets effectively. To further aid the operators, the system is equipped with a webcam that overlays an acoustic projection, making it easier to pinpoint the exact direction of the targets.
One of the key features of this system is its use of phased microphone array technology and beamforming. This technology scans the environment using millions of sound “beams,” allowing the system to detect both loud and quiet sources, identifying each one individually.
ARes is also working on a compact version of the system that could be integrated into ground drones, providing an additional layer of protection against FPV drone attacks and enhancing the security of critical logistics routes, Militarnyi reported.
While some of the components are not produced in Ukraine, the system benefits from locally developed boards and software. ARes expects to receive a grant from Brave1 to begin manufacturing the system for military use, marking a significant step in Ukraine's defense capabilities.
Earlier, the Ukrainian defense technology company General Chereshnya introduced its enhanced AIR Pro interceptor drone, specifically engineered to target and destroy Russian reconnaissance and strike drones.
