Roke’s Head of Integrated ISTAR, Christopher Briggs, has been featured in Security Journal UK, sharing his views on an increasingly important issue: why usability is becoming a critical factor in effective counter-drone operations.
As drone threats continue to evolve across defence, critical national infrastructure and public venues, organisations need more than advanced technology. They need systems that can be deployed quickly, operated confidently and perform reliably under pressure.
WHY ROKE?
Roke was invited to contribute to this discussion because of our expertise in developing and deploying Counter-Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) and integrated sensing capabilities for defence and security customers.
Working closely with military partners across the UK and Northern Europe, Roke helps organisations detect, track and respond to evolving drone threats through solutions designed for real-world operational environments.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
In the article, Chris highlights several challenges facing organisations tasked with protecting people, assets and infrastructure from hostile drone activity:
- Usability is as important as capability
Even the most advanced counter-drone system is ineffective if operators cannot use it quickly and confidently when it matters most
- The threat is expanding beyond specialist military users
Drone threats now affect airports, prisons, transport networks, critical infrastructure and public venues, increasing the need for accessible counter-drone capabilities
- Systems must be designed for real-world environments
Counter-drone solutions need to operate effectively in challenging conditions, with limited infrastructure and under significant operational pressure
- Adaptability is key
Open, modular and software-defined systems enable organisations to respond more effectively as drone technology and tactics continue to evolve.
BUILDING RESILIENCE AGAINST DRONE THREATS
As drone threats become more accessible and widespread, organisations need counter-drone capabilities that are intuitive, adaptable and rapidly deployable.
From integrated sensing and tracking to advanced C-UAS solutions, Roke works with defence, government and industry customers to help protect critical operations from emerging airborne threats.
READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Discover the full article in the July edition of The Security Journal.
