Türkiye’s ASELSAN unveils ANTIDOT-3U electronic shield for drones

Türkiye’s defence company ASELSAN has introduced a new electronic warfare system designed to protect unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from enemy drone attacks, as modern battlefields increasingly see drones targeting other drones.

The system, known as the ANTIDOT-3U UAV Electronic Warfare Pod, was showcased at the World Defence Show (WDS) 2026 in Saudi Arabia, Caliber.Az reports, citing a defence news platform.

It is designed as a self-defence solution aimed at shielding UAV platforms from so-called “drone-on-drone” threats, including first-person-view (FPV) attack drones.

ASELSAN says the ANTIDOT-3U can detect and electronically disrupt approaching hostile drones.

Using Digital Radio Frequency Memory (DRFM) technology, the pod can interfere with an adversary drone’s control links, GPS signals and data connections, effectively creating what the company describes as an electronic protective barrier around the aircraft.

Weighing about 11 kilogrammes, the compact system is designed to be easily integrated into a range of UAV platforms, including the Bayraktar TB2, ANKA, AKINCI and AKSUNGUR models.

Defence analysts note that relatively low-cost FPV drones and loitering munitions have emerged as a significant threat to high-value UAV assets.

Systems such as ANTIDOT-3U are intended to counter this asymmetrical challenge by improving drone survivability.

ASELSAN also states that the pod’s broad frequency coverage is intended to ensure protection not only against current threats but also against future developments in drone warfare.

By Aghakazim Guliyev