In response to the urgent security threat posed by small drones across the Middle East, Robin Radar Systems has delivered its IRIS counter-UAS radars to the Gulf region within weeks of order and is expanding manufacturing to support Gulf states. As aerial conflict continues to unfold, speed and agility are key to strengthening drone defence systems.
Compact and quick to manufacture, Robin’s 3D drone radar, IRIS, has been delivered at short notice, integrating seamlessly into wider C-UAS systems to safeguard critical infrastructure across the Gulf, including key national sites, amid heightened threats — particularly from fixed-wing drones.
Marcel Verdonk, Chief Commercial Officer of Robin Radar Systems, stated:
“Speed and reliability are critical in the current environment. Our ability to deliver and deploy IRIS quickly ensures our partners can respond to threats and protect vital infrastructure without delay. Just as important is the confidence operators have in the system once it is in place. IRIS provides clear, real-time insight in complex environments, enabling faster, better-informed decisions. With IRIS deployed in active conflict zones, we continuously refine and enhance the system through real-world insights and ongoing operational feedback.”
Detection as the First Layer of Defence
Aerial defence systems are only as effective as their detection capabilities. IRIS has been designed to integrate with command and control (C2) systems and wider C-UAS ecosystems to provide 360-degree coverage and advanced classification capabilities, enabling operators to detect and distinguish small drones in complex environments with high accuracy.
Lightweight and highly mobile, the 3D radar can be deployed by a single hands-on operator within 15 minutes, allowing for immediate operational use. This saves critical time in the field, ensuring fast, reliable drone detection within minutes — when it matters most.
For more diverse applications, the combat-proven technology can also operate in Long-Range Mode (LRM), extending instrumented range up to 12 kilometres, or on-the-move (OTM) for vehicle-mounted use.
These capabilities are informed by real-world insights from Ukraine, where IRIS has been deployed to detect, track, and classify hostile drones, and are engineered to meet the mission-critical needs of operators navigating aerial threats in conflict zones.
As the situation in the Middle East evolves, Robin Radar Systems remains committed to protecting people and critical infrastructure across the region. Discussions continue with regional representatives on further IRIS deployments, all with a view to securing airspace and meeting the growing demand for scalable counter-UAS solutions.
