Belgium is advancing its domestic counter-drone capabilities through a joint consortium composed of US company Anduril and Belgian firms COBBS BELUX and Nokia Belgium.
Anduril brings expertise in autonomous systems and software-driven defense, offering C-UAS technologies such as the Anvil interceptor, Roadrunner autonomous aerial platform, and Pulsar sensors. COBBS provides European defense materiel to military and security agencies, while Nokia Belgium contributes secure communications, software, and networking solutions.
By combining autonomous defense technology with advanced secure networks, the consortium aims to field fully domestic C-UAS systems capable of safeguarding Belgium’s military and critical infrastructure assets.
Solution Design
The system is software-first, modular, and scalable, with a central command-and-control intelligence layer. It fuses information from radar, optical, RF, and acoustic sensors into a unified operational picture, automatically classifying threats in real time.
A single operator can control multiple counter-drone units while retaining final authority over all engagements.
Operational Need
Since last year, Belgium has experienced multiple unauthorized drone incursions in sensitive zones, highlighting the limitations of its current C-UAS capabilities. Soldiers have been authorized to neutralize drones provided that collateral damage is avoided.
To address these threats, Belgium has pursued additional counter-drone initiatives. In September 2025, a partnership between FN Herstal and HENSOLDT was launched, complementing the efforts of the Anduril-COBBS-Nokia consortium.
