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Teledyne FLIR unveils compact radar to detect and track drones
Teledyne FLIR Defense unveiled its Ranger R10-3DX counter-drone radar in Washington on October 13.
The compact system is designed to help military forces and other operators detect and track small unmanned aircraft and other targets.
The company says the radar uses artificial intelligence to classify targets, including drones, planes, birds, people and vehicles.
It can detect micro drones at distances of up to three kilometers, according to the company.
The radar is intended for uses including military protection, airports and border security.
It can be installed at fixed sites or mounted on mobile platforms.
The company says the system provides wide-area coverage and early warning as drone threats grow at key sites.
Teledyne FLIR Defense has unveiled the Ranger R10-3DX, a compact radar designed to detect and track drone threats.
The company says the system uses artificial intelligence to classify targets and track multiple targets at once.
It can detect micro drones up to three kilometers away, pedestrians beyond six kilometers and vehicles at over 12 kilometers, according to the company.
The radar is designed for missions including counter-drone operations, force protection, airport and border security, and coastal surveillance.
It can be installed at fixed sites or used on mobile platforms, including in austere environments.
- Who
- Teledyne FLIR Defense.
- What
- It unveiled the Ranger R10-3DX, a compact counter-drone radar for detecting and tracking threats.
- When
- October 13, 2026, according to the article publication date; the company said it announced the system that day.
- Where
- At AUSA 2026, according to the Business Wire headline.
- Why
- To help detect and track drone threats and support missions such as force protection, airport security, border security and coastal surveillance.
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- Radar model
- Ranger R10-3DX
- Maximum micro-drone detection range
- Three kilometers
- Pedestrian detection range
- Beyond six kilometers
- Vehicle detection range
- Over 12 kilometers
- Launch event
- AUSA 2026
What people are saying
Small unmanned aircraft continue to present growing security challenges across military installations, airports, and other key infrastructure sites worldwide.
The Ranger R10-3DX gives operators an affordable, compact, and highly capable radar solution that delivers the early warning and tracking performance needed to counter evolving drone threats.
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