Roshel Unveils New Senator Counter-UAS Vehicle with Falcon Shield System at CANSEC 2025

Canadian military vehicle manufacturer Roshel has introduced an impressive new addition to its lineup — the Senator Counter-UAS (Unmanned Aerial System) Vehicle. This high-tech counter-drone platform was officially revealed at CANSEC 2025, Canada’s largest defence and security trade show, held from 28 to 29 May in Ottawa.

The Senator Counter-UAS Vehicle is an entirely Canadian-made solution built to detect, track, and neutralise hostile drones, offering protection for military bases, convoys, and critical infrastructure against growing drone threats.

Battle-Proven Platform with Modern Upgrades

The vehicle is based on Roshel’s combat-proven Senator Pickup MRAP (Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected) platform. With over 1,800 Senator vehicles already operating in Ukraine’s conflict zones, Roshel has established itself as a trusted name for delivering tough, reliable, and adaptable military vehicles.

For this Counter-UAS variant, Roshel partnered with Leonardo, integrating their Falcon Shield Counter-UAS (CUAS) system, a battle-tested and advanced drone defence suite already operational with the Royal Air Force and Canadian Armed Forces.

Key Features and Specifications

Senator Counter-UAS Vehicle Highlights:

• Chassis: Based on the Senator Pickup MRAP platform

• Protection Level:

  • STANAG 4569 Level 2 Ballistic Protection (against 7.62×39mm API BZ rounds)

  • Level 3 Blast Protection (against 8 kg mine under any wheel)

• Crew Capacity: 4 to 6 personnel

• Seating: Mine-protected, energy-absorbing seats

• Armor: Bolted capsule design for quick field maintenance and modular upgrades

• C2 Compatibility: Fully interoperable with NATO Command and Control systems

Counter-UAS System (Falcon Shield Mobile) Capabilities:

• Detection: Multi-spectrum 3D radar and RF sensors

• Tracking: Electro-optical (EO) and infrared (IR) cameras with AI-supported auto-tracking

• Classification: AI-based threat analysis and identification

• Neutralisation:

  • Electronic attack (jamming, protocol manipulation)

  • Hard-kill options (optional integration)

• Command and Control: Highly automated, with sensor fusion and mission management tools

• Network Integration: Can operate as a mobile node within a distributed CUAS network

Flexible, Mobile, and Future-Ready

The Senator Counter-UAS Vehicle is designed for both mobile operations — protecting convoys, patrols, or remote installations — and static missions like defending airports, military bases, or sensitive national infrastructure.

Its open architecture design means new sensors, effectors, or AI upgrades can be added easily in the future, ensuring the platform remains ahead of evolving drone threats. The vehicle can work seamlessly alongside fixed CUAS systems, manned patrols, or autonomous platforms, forming a complete, layered air defence shield.

Strengthening Canada’s Defence Industry

Roshel’s CEO Roman Shimonov expressed pride in delivering a fully Canadian-engineered platform with a global edge. The collaboration with Leonardo reflects not just operational excellence but also a growing UK-Canadian defence partnership, combining Canadian manufacturing strength with European CUAS technology leadership.

A Response to Growing Drone Threats

As modern battlefields and urban areas increasingly face drone-based reconnaissance and attack missions, the need for mobile, adaptable counter-drone systems is urgent. The Senator Counter-UAS Vehicle is a timely solution, providing high survivability, rapid deployment, and integrated electronic and kinetic defences against both single drones and coordinated swarm attacks.

With its debut at CANSEC 2025, Roshel’s latest innovation is poised to enhance Canada’s national security and contribute to international allied operations against today’s fast-changing aerial threats.