C-UAS operator scanning airspace for drone threats
North Rock Defence

Forging the
Future of
Combat Resilience

Sovereign-grade counter-UAS training, AI-driven command systems, and kinetic interceptor technology — engineered for theatres where failure is not an option.

14+Nations Engaged
NATODoctrine Aligned
UKIncorporated
Capability Ecosystem

Three Pillars of Operational Dominance

An integrated architecture spanning human performance, kinetic effects, and machine intelligence.

Operator Dominance
Pillar 01 · Training

Operator Dominance

Live-fire counter-UAS exercises, multi-threat simulation, and bespoke advisory programmes that transform operators into lethal tactical assets.

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PK-9 PerunKiss Interceptor
Pillar 02 · Kinetic

PK-9 PerunKiss Interceptor

Supersonic kinetic interceptor with autonomous terminal guidance, rated to Class III UAS threats and low-observable cruise missiles at extended range.

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Project Phalanx AI
Pillar 03 · AI / C2

Project Phalanx AI

Multi-domain sensor fusion and AI-driven command automation — correlating fragmented battlespace data into decisive, time-critical action.

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Threat Environment

The Modern UAS Threat
is Not Hypothetical

Drone warfare has permanently altered every active theatre. The threat does not respect borders, budgets, or training gaps. Forces without structured C-UAS readiness are already operating at a disadvantage.

THREAT · 01

UAS Swarm Overwatch

Coordinated drone formations create persistent targeting solutions against any unprotected force element. Detection and coordinated response must be measured in seconds, not minutes.

THREAT · 02

Loitering Munitions

Low-cost GPS-guided precision strike capability is now accessible to non-state actors and proxy forces across every active theatre. No early warning. No safe standoff distance.

THREAT · 03

EW-Denied Operations

GPS jamming and communications disruption are now standard tactical tools. Units without EW-resilience training lose navigation, C2, and situational awareness simultaneously.

THREAT · 04

Autonomous Engagement

AI-guided UAS systems require sub-4-second operator response windows. Unequipped personnel cannot meet this threshold. Structured C-UAS training closes the gap between threat speed and human capability.

NRD programmes are structured to address all four threat vectors — from individual operator qualification to unit-level integration.Training Portfolio →
Value Proposition

Why North Rock Defence

NRD is built on operational experience, not theory. Every capability we deliver — training, technology, or advisory — is engineered from direct C-UAS engagement in active threat environments.

01

Combat-Informed Training

Our curriculum is grounded in direct C-UAS operational experience from contested environments where these threats were active and consequential — not simulated, not theoretical.

02

Agile Capability Development

From Technology Readiness Level 1 to field-validated prototype in months. Our engineering pipeline eliminates bureaucratic drag without compromising documentation or safety standards.

03

UAV / C-UAS Specialisation

We do one thing: counter-UAS. Training, kinetic interception, and AI-driven command — every programme is focused on the UAS threat problem, not diluted across generic capability portfolios.

04

UK Sovereign Defence Base

Incorporated and headquartered in the United Kingdom. NRD operates under UK MoD frameworks, ITAR-compliant IP structures, and allied procurement standards aligned with Five Eyes and NATO partners.

Operational Alignment ·NATO C-UAS Doctrine AlignedITAR-Compliant FrameworkUK MoD RegisteredSovereign IP ModelFive Eyes CompatibleGDPR Compliant
Programme Activity
Q1 2026· Training Delivery

C-UAS operator qualification programme delivered to NATO Eastern Flank partner government under formal acquisition framework.

Q4 2025· R&D Milestone

PK-9 PerunKiss kinetic interceptor programme advances to component validation phase. Guidance subsystem under active test.

Q3 2025· Partnership

Formal business development engagement opened with Tier-1 European prime contractor for C-UAS training programme augmentation.

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