WhatA modular, affordable anti-drone defense system that can be rapidly deployed on naval vessels and coastal installations to counter mass drone swarms.
SignalMultiple commenters emphasize that expensive legacy defense systems are being overwhelmed by cheap drones at ratios of three to four orders of magnitude in cost, and that no one has yet fielded a scalable, cost-effective counter-drone solution for maritime use.
Why NowDrone warfare has fundamentally shifted naval power projection economics in the past 18 months, with Iran demonstrating that cheap drones and missiles can neutralize carrier-based power, creating urgent demand from every navy worldwide.
MarketDefense ministries globally; the counter-drone market is projected at $10B+ by 2028. Incumbents like Raytheon and Rafael offer systems costing millions per unit, leaving a gap for lower-cost, higher-volume solutions.
MoatDeep integration with existing naval combat systems and classified threat libraries creates high switching costs once deployed; iterative combat data from real engagements compounds detection algorithm advantage.
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