MUNICH, — German defence technology company TYTAN Technologies and KNDS Deutschland have unveiled a new mobile counter-drone system based on the Dingo 2 armoured vehicle. Called the Drone Defense Vehicle, it is designed to protect military units and critical infrastructure against unmanned aerial threats.
The system was presented on November 9 during the inauguration of TYTAN's new production facility in Munich-Aubing. The event was attended by Bavarian Minister-President Markus Söder and German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche.
Dingo 2 Platform and Drone Launchers
The vehicle uses the 4×4 Dingo 2 Pick-Up platform with STANAG 4569 Level 3 ballistic protection. Its modified rear section can accommodate four interceptor launch containers, each carrying three drones, providing a total capacity of 12 interceptors.
A three-person crew operates the vehicle, consisting of a driver, drone operator and weapon station operator.
For aerial threat detection, the platform features a rotating sensor mast with radar and electro-optical systems. Reports identify the radar as the Hensoldt Spexer 2000M. The vehicle can also receive target information from wider air defence networks. A remotely operated weapon station equipped with a heavy machine gun provides additional close-range protection.
EOS and METIS Interceptor Drones
TYTAN's system uses two AI-powered interceptor models:
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EOS: A short-range multirotor designed to intercept small UAVs, including quadcopters and FPV drones.
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METIS: A fixed-wing interceptor designed to engage medium-sized reconnaissance drones and loitering munitions.
METIS specifications vary across published reports. Earlier figures listed a weight of 5 kg, a payload of 1 kg, a range of 15 km and a speed of up to 250 km/h. More recent figures report a weight of around 6 kg, a payload of up to 1.2 kg, a range of up to 60 km, speeds exceeding 350 km/h and an operating altitude of up to 5 km.
Mass Production and European Expansion
TYTAN has started serial production of its interceptor drones at the new Munich-Aubing facility. The factory targets a production capacity of up to 3,000 drones per month, making it one of Western Europe's major production facilities for autonomous interceptor drones.
The facility has initially opened with around 60 employees, with plans to increase staffing to 100 people working in shifts.
TYTAN CEO and co-founder Balázs Nagy said the Munich facility would serve as a model for additional production sites across Europe. The company already supplies counter-drone systems for use in Ukraine and has received orders from the German Bundeswehr.
Serial production of the integrated Dingo 2 Drone Defense Vehicle is scheduled to begin in early 2027. The partnership combines KNDS's armoured vehicle platform with TYTAN's autonomous interceptors to provide mobile protection against different categories of aerial threats.
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