CBRN reconnaissance with drones: Frequentis subsidiary CNS completes reconnaissance and surveillance system

A reconnaissance and surveillance system (RSS) for CBRN reconnaissance, covering chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear hazards, has been completed. This was announced by CNS Solutions & Support, a company of the Frequentis Group. At its heart is a data fusion cell (DFC), in which information from various sources converges, for example from sensors and unmanned systems.

The Frequentis Group developed the DFC specifically for this European Defence Agency contract, also incorporating its Incident Crisis Management (ICM) technology. Because the DFC integrates information, situations can be analysed comprehensively and decisions taken faster.

Peter Skiczuk, Frequentis Vice President Defence, is convinced: “Our DFC has transformed CBRN defence in Europe. It provides military personnel with real-time information so that they can respond quickly and effectively to new threats.”

Austrian Armed Forces: CBRN reconnaissance in 40 to 45 minutes

The system’s advantages are described by Colonel Jürgen Schlechter, commander of the NBC Defence Centre (ABC-Abwehrzentrum) of the Austrian Armed Forces (Bundesheer): “Normally we would need two hours to get this result. Using these modern technologies, we can cut this time to 40 to 45 minutes. We no longer have to bring soldiers directly to the source of danger; robots and drones do that.”

Decisive advantages come from state-of-the-art technologies such as sensor-equipped drones and unmanned robotic vehicles. These unmanned devices quickly detect and analyse hazardous substances, exposing personnel to lower risk. Data fusion and real-time analysis give commanders important insights for better decisions, increasing the safety of civilians and military personnel alike.