ANRA advances TACO counter-UAS system to TRL 7
ANRA Technologies has elevated its portable TACO counter-drone system to full operational readiness, offering a rapid-deployable solution for public safety and critical infrastructure as federal security funding increases.
ANRA Technologies has advanced its Tactical Airspace and C-UAS Operations system from Technology Readiness Level 5 to TRL 7. This progression enables full operational capability for the portable counter-drone system in defense and security environments.
The company's Single Integrated Operating Picture software and the TACO hardware package have moved through development and rigorous testing. The TACO system is a rugged, portable unit weighing 17 kilograms, or 37.5 pounds. It can be deployed in under 15 minutes. During testing, it demonstrated connectivity with up to 10 sensors while tracking 100 targets, with sensor fusion latency kept under one second.
Rapid Deployment and Operational Resilience
TACO packages the SIOP software into a rapidly deployable form. Its modular architecture is compatible with existing infrastructure. The system maintains full functionality during complete communication outages and operates at 80 percent performance during partial failures. This resilience supports fixed-site deployments at critical locations like airports, ports, and power plants.
Proven in Real-World and NATO Exercises
ANRA's systems have been validated through extensive real-world testing. The company has participated in NATO counter-UAS technical interoperability exercises since 2023 and in U.S. Army Driving Innovation in Realistic Training Days. In operational environments, ANRA systems launch approximately one beyond visual line of sight flight every ten seconds. They also support drone operations for more than two dozen police departments across the United States. ANRA clarified that participation in the NATO exercises does not constitute formal certification or endorsement by the alliance.
Strategic Partnerships and Market Expansion
ANRA is now actively seeking partnerships to expand deployment of its counter-UAS solutions. The company is inviting U.S. sensor manufacturers, defense and homeland security integrators, public safety technology companies, critical infrastructure operators, and government agencies to explore demonstrations, integration projects, and formal partnerships.
The core SIOP software is sensor-agnostic. It correlates data from diverse inputs like radar, radio-frequency sensors, optical systems, Remote ID, and ADS-B with UAS traffic management information such as geozones and live flight activity. This integration allows operators to cross-reference detections with known, authorized operations. ANRA's UTM expertise draws from operations supporting customers including Amazon Prime Air and the New York Power Authority. The company also introduced VISTA, a receive-only application that displays nearby UTM traffic to operators.
ANRA noted that detection and identification alone do not establish the legal authority to mitigate an aircraft, underscoring the need for integrated airspace awareness. Testing of the systems included integration using the SAPIENT open architecture, ASTERIX, and other standard interfaces. The company is now inviting organizations to explore partnership opportunities for counter-UAS technology integration.
