The Dutch Ministry of Defense has announced a contract with Robin Radar Systems to produce 51 UAV detection radars for Ukraine. These radar systems, which are designed specifically for drone detection, are notable for their ability to be mounted on mobile platforms – a key requirement from the Ukrainian side based on the experience with previous models lacking this capability.
While the exact radar model was not officially disclosed, it is likely the IRIS Drone Radar, as it is the only radar in Robin Radar Systems’ lineup with the necessary features. This assumption is further supported by the appearance of the IRIS Drone Radar in photos from the contract signing.
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The IRIS Drone Radar is lightweight, weighing only 29 kg, and can be set up in just 15 minutes. It offers 360-degree coverage with an instrumental range of up to 5 km. The radar can detect drones weighing up to 3 kg at a range of 4 km and those weighing 1.4 kg at a range of 2 km.
Operating in the X-Band frequency range (8-12 GHz) with a wavelength of 3.75-2.5 cm, the radar has a beam width of 6 degrees and a scanning speed of 1 second. It is also capable of operating while in motion at speeds up to 100 km/h and can handle tilt angles of up to 10 degrees.
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