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CORTEX
CORTEX is a counter-drone response system built around distributed ready stations holding multiple compact interceptor drones. A local or integrated radar track enters VERTEBRA, the track-management and fire-control subsystem within CORTEX. A human verifies the track and authorizes launch and engagement.
CORTEX Counter-Drone Response System
Response Architecture
Distributed.
Ready.
Ready stations place multiple compact interceptor drones near the protected area. Radar may be local to the deployment or integrated from an existing source. The resulting track enters VERTEBRA, CORTEX's track-management and fire-control subsystem.
The air vehicle is handheld-scale and designed to pursue FPV, ISR, and other small loitering UAS. After a human verifies the track and authorizes launch and engagement, the selected interceptor closes on the target and defeats it on impact.
System Architecture
Control To
The Boundary.
VERTEBRA is a subsystem within CORTEX, not a standalone program. It manages tracks and fire control, but it does not remove the operator from the decision. Human authorization remains required.
Development Status
CORTEX is in development. This page describes intended architecture and mission, not achieved performance. Detailed integration and technical data are controlled and available under appropriate agreement. Read the compliance policy
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