# Zambia receives Silent Sentinel’s Jaegar C-UAS

- Link: https://www.military.africa/2021/05/zambia-receives-silent-sentinels-jaegar-c-uas/
- Published: 2021-05-24T00:20:17+01:00
- Author: Patrick Kenyette

Uk-based counter drone specialist Silent Sentinel has signed a contract with Counter-
UAS solution provider SKYLOCK to provide Jaegar Ranger 225 uncooled LWIR, and Jaegar
Searcher 700 cooled MWIR thermal camera platforms to Zambia.

British Silent Sentinel announced on 19 May that its Jaegar Ranger 225 uncooled 
long-wave IR and Jaegar Searcher 700 cooled mid-wave IR thermal cameras will be 
integrated with a C-UAS system for the East African government, with a delivery 
time of six weeks to meet an ‘unprecedented’ UOR, and under a contract between the
company and Israeli C-UAS specialist Skylock.

SKYLOCK is part of the Israeli Avnon Group. The Jaegar thermal imaging cameras will
be installed on vehicles with a radar system and C-UAS software. The combination
are well suited to drone detection missions.

The Jaegar Pan and Tilt unit (PTU) will form part of both systems. A unique through-
shaft arrangement allows a radar to be installed above the PTU, enabling 360° continuous
rotation, ideal for drone detection and tracking applications.

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The radar will be supplied by Observation Without Limits and MyDefence, a subsidiary
of SKYLOCK is providing the C-UAS software.

The Jaegar has a rapid release mechanism that allows for a range of interchangeable
payloads to be mounted on the PTU making the platform extremely modular. The Jaegar
is IP67-rated meaning that its ruggedized housing will ensure high performance even
in the harsh conditions of East Africa.

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Suitable for mobile and vehicle-mounted applications, the Jaegar’s through-shaft
allows the camera to continuously rotate through 360°, offering effective long-range
detection of small aerial targets whilst the vehicle is travelling over rough terrain.

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Silent Sentinel was able to perform rigorous Factory Acceptance Tests remotely and
will deliver the system less than six weeks after it was ordered, meeting the immediate
needs of the customer rapidly and efficiently and demonstrating their ability to
respond to exceptional orders.

James Longcroft, Sales Director at Silent Sentinel said: “This contract represents
an opportunity to showcase the durability and accuracy of the Jaegar camera in Counter-
UAS operations, as well as the agility and efficiency of Silent Sentinel in delivering
the system despite such an unusually quick turnaround. This vehicle-mounted C-UAS
solution is indicative of Silent Sentinel’s position as a supplier of versatile 
threat detection in a broad range of climates and conditions.”

Ofer Kashan, CTO of SKYLOCK said: “This first phase of delivery required an agile
supplier with the ability to provide versatile and durable equipment within a short
timeframe, and we are pleased to announce this partnership with Silent Sentinel,
whose high-performance systems will operate seamlessly alongside our Counter-UAS
expertise to meet the unique needs of our customer in this harsh environment.”

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