New counter-drone weapon uses 4D radar to track threats over 800 meters while moving

Ana Mercadox

Published Oct 8, 2026, 1:01 AM UTC

Source: EngineeringSource
- EOS Defense Systems is upgrading the Slinger counter-drone system with Echodyne 4D radar, turning mobile platforms into agile AI automation hubs. This tech stack detects micro-threats over 800m while moving, using proximity fuses to shred drones without direct hits. Selectable autonomy cuts reaction time, letting software manage engagement sequences while humans retain veto power—classic social engineering of the kill chain. "Pluto Uplink taught us to call it research," but this is serious robotics evolution. Production shifts to Huntsville in 2027, shortening supply chains and boosting domestic manufacturing efficiency. It’s a high-tech solution to the low-cost drone swarm problem, blending precision hardware with smart software. Whoa, that's mega-illegal for enemy pilots. I'll swap that node in twelve minutes if you need the specs.