Closing Gaps in Counter-Drone Defence Through Integration

January 16, 2026

Intelic and DroneShield have partnered to address a persistent weakness in European counter drone defence: fragmented systems that do not work together across the detection to effect chain.

The collaboration focuses on integrating DroneShield’s detection and electronic countermeasure capabilities into Intelic’s Nexus unmanned software creating a modular counter drone setup that connects sensors, aerial assets and effectors into one operational system, without lock in.

From detection to action without fragmentation
Drones have become a constant factor in both military operations and the protection of critical infrastructure. While capable sensors and jammers exist, they are often deployed as standalone systems resulting in delays, limited scalability and increased operator workload.

The combined solution from DroneShield and Intelic is designed to remove those breaks. By consolidating inputs from drones and sensors into one real-time air picture, the software enables faster decision-making and coordinated response. Integrating DroneShield’s ground-based detection and jamming systems into this environment creates a continuous chain from detection to action.

Nexus adds the fundamental software framework that ties everything together. The result is a system in which new sensors, jammers or lower-cost effectors can be added or replaced without redesigning the architecture.

Built to scale
A key objective of the partnership is modularity. Counter-drone threats evolve quickly, and defence systems must be able to adapt just as fast. Rather than relying on fixed, proprietary solutions, Intelic’s horizontal integration approach allows to scale protection incrementally and cost-effectively.

“By integrating DroneShield’s detections directly into Nexus, we shorten reaction times and reduce complexity for operators,” says Maurits Korthals Altes, CEO of Intelic. “This is how NATO and its close partners are expected to work together against emerging threats.”

“Drones cannot be countered effectively with large, expensive air-defence systems alone,” says Oleg Vornik, CEO of DroneShield. “What’s needed is a layered approach that combines detection, electronic attack and interceptors, and that can be integrated openly so forces can respond at scale.”

Next steps
Integration has already started. The combined system will be tested over the coming months at multiple military and civilian sites across Europe. These tests will focus on operational performance, scalability and usability under real conditions.

For Intelic, the partnership reinforces a broader development approach. Effective defence systems are not defined by individual components, but by how well they work together. Nexus is built to be that connective layer.

Source : Intelic