Belgium is advancing its national counter-drone (C-UAS) capabilities through a consortium combining US firm Anduril with Belgian companies COBBS BELUX and Nokia Belgium.
Anduril provides autonomous and software-driven defense solutions, including C-UAS technologies like the Anvil kinetic interceptor, the Roadrunner autonomous air vehicle, and the Pulsar sensor suite. COBBS manages the marketing and distribution of defense equipment for European military clients, while Nokia Belgium delivers secure communications networks and software infrastructure.
The consortium’s goal is to deploy domestically designed, developed, and operated C-UAS systems to protect military installations and key national infrastructure.
System Architecture
The modular, scalable, and software-centric system features a command-and-control intelligence layer at its core, integrating inputs from radar, optical, RF, and acoustic sensors to generate a unified operational picture with automatic threat classification.
Operators can control multiple counter-drone units simultaneously while maintaining authority over critical engagement decisions.
Operational Need
Belgium has experienced repeated unauthorized drone incursions over the past year, exposing vulnerabilities in existing C-UAS capabilities. Soldiers have been instructed to engage suspicious drones where it is safe to do so.
In addition to the Anduril-COBBS-Nokia consortium, the government has considered alternative solutions, such as a September 2025 collaboration between FN Herstal and HENSOLDT.
