Lockheed Martin unveiled NetSense™, a prototype drone detection system. The system uses commercial 5G networks to detect drones in real-time. The technology transforms existing cellular infrastructure into an additional security layer. This layer identifies aerial intrusions in complex and crowded environments. A small team developed the capability rapidly.
Lockheed Martin will demonstrate the next NetSense™ iteration later this year. The demonstration occurs at major U.S. events. These events mark the first live, at-scale test in an operationally relevant environment.
The company plans to offer "situational awareness as a service." This model delivers actionable insights via existing commercial infrastructure and cloud-hosted services.