U.S. Has Ordered Echodyne Radars for Ukraine to Detect UAVs

The U.S. State Department has signed a contract with Echodyne to supply Ukraine with four-panel tactical radar systems providing 360° coverage.

The agreement also includes the provision of technical support services directly in Ukraine, Defence Blog reported.

The total value of the contract exceeds $14.9 million.

The systems are intended to improve situational awareness and enhance tracking of aerial or ground threats.

Echodyne specializes in electronic scanning radar systems designed to counter drones.

The company produces EchoShield and EchoGuard radars, which can detect UAVs at distances of up to 5 km and 1 km, respectively.

The systems provide continuous 360° coverage while detecting and tracking small or low-altitude targets.