Reflecting on NATO’s
interoperability exercise 2024

As hostile drone threats escalate globally, from Ukraine to Yemen, defense technologies must advance even faster. NATO’s TIE 2024 exercise in the Netherlands underscored a critical insight: no single company can tackle the challenges alone. Instead, collaboration and interoperability across Command-and-Control (C2) networks are essential to building adaptable and resilient defenses.

Photo credit: NATO

Working with partners on counter-drone technology

MyDefence’s role in the
next-generation of C-UAS

During TIE 2024, MyDefence showcased advanced C-UAS technology designed for seamless integration with NATO standards. Demonstrating our Wolfpack RF detector, Dobermann jammer, and Spectrum Warrior, we illustrated the power of early detection and layered defense in creating comprehensive security solutions.

Our RF detection systems provided critical early warnings, while advanced radar and visual systems completed the threat picture. Together, they highlighted the importance of interconnected solutions that empower defense teams to respond with precision and speed.

However, despite our robust capabilities, the Red Team demonstrated a tactical advantage, emphasizing the need for constant innovation and industry-wide improvement. As Jesper Blauendahl, Senior Software Engineer at MyDefence, explained:

“Early RF detection is essential—it is the only way we can react in time. This is where MyDefence makes a vital impact, leading the way in RF-based early warning systems.”

Jesper Blauendahl, Senior Software Engineer at MyDefence

Adressing gaps in
Command-and-Control Systems

Traditional C2 systems often prioritize radar and camera technologies while placing less emphasis on Radio Frequency (RF) sensors. However, radar systems can take time to process and can generate false threats, creating operational delays. Our RF sensor addresses these challenges by offering rapid and reliable early detection, enabling immediate action well before radar and cameras can respond.

This advantage was evident during the TIE exercise, where the Red Team introduced rapid, close-range threats encountered in real-world scenarios. Dynamic challenges like these highlight the critical need for solutions like our RF sensors, as it can provide that critical advantage needed in ensuring defense teams can act decisively when every second counts.

Accelerating innovation to meet tomorrow’s challange

The fast-paced nature of drone warfare requires constant adaptation. At MyDefence we are accelerating updates and adding features to ensure our solutions reach the market faster and remain ahead of emerging threats. One example is Spectrum Warrior’s integration with ATAK (Android Team Awareness Kit), which delivers real-time threat data, enhancing situational awareness and battlefield coordination.

This approach means defense teams are equipped with next-generation tools that evolve in real-time to counter evolving threats. By prioritizing rapid development cycles and user feedback, we ensure our technology not only meets today’s challenges but anticipates tomorrow’s.

A unified industry for a safer future

NATO TIE 2024 serves as a call to action for the defense industry: strengthen interoperability, foster collaboration, and build a united front against hostile drone threats. As Jan Dorn Johansson, CTO of MyDefence, states:

 “Rapid advancements require immediate adaptation. Strategic alliances enable us to stay agile, ensuring our technology consistently meets evolving global demands.”