Predator Remote Weapon Station successfully tested aboard a NATO Frigate

UGV Robotics, a part of the UFORCE group, has successfully tested its battle-proven Predator Remote Weapon Station (RWS) aboard a frigate of a NATO member state, demonstrating the system's ability to counter both aerial and surface threats in the maritime domain.

The trials come as NATO continues to evaluate innovative counter-UAS solutions following recent exercises that highlighted the growing threat posed by autonomous maritime systems. During the demonstration, Predator successfully detected, tracked, and engaged both an aerial drone and a surface unmanned vehicle, validating its effectiveness in protecting naval platforms against evolving unmanned threats.

Developed by UGV Robotics as part of the UFORCE autonomous defence ecosystem, Predator is battle-proven in Ukraine since 2024 and has been deployed as a dedicated Counter-UAS solution since 2025. Operational data from Ukraine shows the system neutralizes up to 90% of drones within a 200-meter radius, while engaging larger targets at distances of up to 554 meters.

Unlike conventional air defence systems, Predator defeats UAVs using standard 7.62 mm ammunition, reducing the average cost of neutralizing a drone to less than €10. This makes it one of the most cost-effective Counter-UAS solutions available against FPV drones. The system is effective against the full spectrum of UAV threats and is currently the only combat-proven solution capable of countering fiber-optic FPV drones.

Predator is designed for seamless integration across multiple platforms, including unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), helicopters, armored vehicles, static defence positions, unmanned surface vessels (USVs), and larger naval vessels, providing operators with a common, combat-proven capability across domains.

The successful trials aboard a NATO frigate further demonstrate how UFORCE companies are translating Ukraine's battlefield experience into scalable capabilities for allied militaries, strengthening the Alliance's ability to counter rapidly evolving autonomous threats.

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