Patria has implemented a multi-domain unmanned platform control system for the Finnish Defense Forces. The company reported that the mission control system integrates various platforms into a single Multi-Domain system. During an event in Upinniemi, a Multi-Domain swarm consisting of Patria drones successfully completed its assigned mission while controlled remotely from two different locations in Finland.
One of the main demonstrations featured an unmanned surface vehicle equipped with a Patria autonomous control system, which can be quickly installed on virtually any vessel equipped with sufficiently modern systems. Along with the surface vessels, the swarm included a lightweight fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicle and a Patria ONE quadcopter, which was launched on its mission from the aft deck of a Finnish Jehu-class naval vessel.
The showcased systems can be used for surveillance, target detection, and reconnaissance, and they can also be operated in a "One-Way" mode in which the drones are equipped with a warhead. "The Navy aims to integrate unmanned systems into the maritime defense system—both as separate unmanned system units and by integrating acquired unmanned systems into operational units, such as combat ships or reconnaissance units," said Rear Admiral Tuomas Tiilikainen, Commander of the Finnish Navy.
During the event, it was also announced that a drone company would be established within the Coastal Brigade early next year. Additionally, Patria and the Ukrainian company General Cherry planned joint production of drones this year.
Also reported by ZBiAM and Uusi Teknologia
