Supplier
Leonardo
Leonardo Falcon Shield C-UAS
Modular detect-track-defeat C-UAS with layered sensors.
Falcon Shield is a modular counter-UAS system combining radar, RF detection, EO/IR and effectors into a single C2 picture. It is designed to defend airports, critical infrastructure and military sites from small drone threats, including swarms. Built for integration into national and airport air-defence networks.
Leonardo Falcon Shield C-UAS
counter · uas
AVS·CAT
Product at a glance
- Category
- counter uas
- Launched
- 2016
- Price tier
- enterprise
- GCC sites
- 3
- Status
- ● Current model
Technical specifications
Key specs
| Detection range (radar) | Up to 10 km (class-dependent) |
| RF detection range | Up to 8 km |
| Spectrum covered | 433 MHz, 900 MHz, 2.4, 5.8 GHz + extensible |
| Swarm capability | Yes (multi-track, multi-effector) |
| Neutralisation | RF jam + cyber takeover; kinetic options |
| Integration | STANAG 4586 / open C2 API |
| EO/IR | Gyro-stabilised colour + thermal camera |
| Deployment | Fixed, semi-mobile, tactical |
Compatibility
Works with
- Integrates with existing airport primary / secondary radars as overlay
- Feeds air-defence C2 via STANAG or custom API
- Supports selective RF jam to avoid airport RF systems
- Compatible with national defence networks for regulated response
Certifications
Approvals
NATO STANAG 4586
CE
ITAR/EAR compliant exports
Best for
Typical use cases
Use case 1
Airport perimeter drone defence.
Use case 2
Protecting high-profile arrival during a head-of-state visit.
Use case 3
VVIP hangar and royal pavilion coverage.
Installed in GCC
Proven at these airports
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