Echodyne successfully showcased its integrated radar systems during the Oklahoma National Guard’s (OKNG) “Thunderstruck” counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) exercise at Camp Gruber. The demonstration proved the critical role of layered radar technology in enhancing battlefield decision-making against modern drone threats.
During the training, Echodyne employed a two-tiered solution: the long-range EchoShield radar for initial detection and tracking of distant threats, and the portable EchoGuard radar for close-in protection of troops and assets. This system provided seamless, persistent airspace awareness across realistic scenarios, including an enemy surveillance drill and a friendly troop maneuver.
The precision radar data was used to directly cue kinetic defeat systems and create a comprehensive common operating picture for commanders. In a key troop insertion scenario, the system enabled accurate tracking of Chinook helicopters, allowing leaders to make timely decisions to protect soldiers upon landing. The track data was seamlessly integrated into the Tactical Awareness Kit (TAK) via partner networks, accelerating the sensor-to-shooter timeline and maintaining warfighter situational awareness.
This exercise, part of the OKNG’s broader C-UAS School and Launched Effects Alliance initiative, underscores how integrated radar systems are becoming a foundational component of effective air defense in complex environments.
