German land systems manufacturer KNDS and counter-drone specialist TYTAN Technologies have agreed to broaden their cooperation on mobile counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) solutions for military ground platforms. The partnership is formalized through a memorandum of understanding that builds on earlier integration efforts already tested with the German Armed Forces. Central to the collaboration is TYTAN’s kinetic Interceptor-S system, which has been successfully integrated into the mission compartment of the BOXER RCT30 armored vehicle. This configuration was previously demonstrated during Bundeswehr trials in Munster and Bergen, locations used to evaluate emerging technologies for future operational deployment. Under the expanded agreement, the two companies aim to deliver mobile counter-drone capabilities designed to shield armored vehicles and their crews from rapidly evolving unmanned aerial threats. The concept focuses on drone-on-drone interception, a method increasingly favored by modern militaries as adversaries deploy inexpensive, agile UAVs across the battlefield. Beyond immediate platform integration, KNDS and TYTAN also intend to jointly develop what they describe as a future European standard for mobile UAS launch solutions. The partnership reflects Germany’s broader push to close capability gaps in short-range air defense and counter-UAS systems. In recent years, German industry has intensified efforts to counter small drones, with Rheinmetall’s Skyranger 30 system combining radar, electro-optical sensors, and cannon fire to defeat aerial threats. Sensor firm Hensoldt has also expanded its role by supplying radar solutions optimized for detecting low-flying drones, while companies like Dedrone have contributed detection and identification technologies evaluated by military and security forces.
