Vulcain Defense Systems develops defense technologies designed to protect critical infrastructure, sensitive
sites, and deployed forces against emerging aerial threats.
Vulcain Defense Systems develops defense technologies designed to protect critical infrastructure, sensitive
sites, and deployed forces against emerging aerial threats.
Our approach is
based on a layered defense architecture integrating advanced detection capabilities, intelligent command systems,
and interception assets to anticipate, identify, and neutralize constantly evolving threats. As Avelco-Aerospace's
research and development program, Vulcain Defense Systems designs rapid, coordinated, and scalable protection
solutions tailored to the demands of modern conflicts.
01 — Our Mission
Our mission is to anticipate and neutralize emerging aerial threats by developing innovative defense
technologies designed to protect critical infrastructure, strategic industrial sites, and deployed forces.
02 — Our Areas of Activity
Command & Control Center
The Command & Control
Center serves as the decision-making hub of the Vulcain system. It centralizes information from multiple
sensors, analyzes threats in real time, coordinates response assets, and directs operations through to target
neutralization.
SRV1-LP Radar System
The SRV1-LP is the
detection system of the Vulcain program. It provides airspace surveillance, early threat detection, trajectory
tracking, and the transmission of tactical data to the Command & Control Center.
Early Detection
Long range
High-Performance Tracking
Multiple targets
Vector Architecture
Optimized coverage
Secure Data Link
Real-time transmission of tracks and alerts
VDR-X1 Sentinelle
A lightweight MALE
interception drone specifically developed for Counter-UAS (C-UAS) missions. The VDR-X1 SENTINELLE
provides rapid interception of hostile drones, protection of sensitive infrastructure, and persistent aerial
surveillance. Its reusable design reduces operating costs while ensuring high operational availability.
01
Long-Range Rapid Drone Interception
Neutralization of attack drones
before they reach their intended targets. Capable of intercepting high-speed drones and loitering munitions
well before they enter the protected area.
02
Significantly Reduced Engagement Costs
Designed to avoid the use of
expensive surface-to-air missiles against low-cost drones.
03
Full Integration within the VULCAIN Network
Detection, tracking, and
interception within a single integrated architecture. Connected to the SRV1-LP Radar System and the Command
& Control Center, the VDR-X1 receives automatic target designation to minimize reaction time.
Network-centric architectures are now considered essential in modern Counter-UAS (C-UAS) systems.
04
Designed for Saturation Attacks
Sequential engagement of
multiple aerial targets. Optimized to counter drone swarms and large-scale attacks, one of the primary
challenges of modern conflicts.
The
Vulcain VDR-X1 is a next-generation stealth interceptor. Its advanced aerodynamic architecture and
low-signature design provide exceptional effectiveness against drone swarms. Developed around a layered
interception philosophy, it is designed to engage multiple targets during a single mission, delivering a fast,
precise, and scalable defense capability.
SHIELD-24
A mobile ground-based
interception system. Deployed on a tactical vehicle, SHIELD-24 provides close-range protection for
critical infrastructure, military bases, and sensitive sites against attacks by individual drones or drone
swarms. Connected to the Vulcain network, it operates in full coordination with the Command & Control
Center and the radar system.
01
Mobile Protection of Sensitive Sites
Rapid deployment across all
types of terrain. The SHIELD-24 can be rapidly repositioned to protect a military base, critical
infrastructure, a convoy, or a strategic event. Mobility is now a key requirement of modern Counter-UAS
(C-UAS) systems.
02
High Engagement Capacity
24 interceptors ready to fire to
counter saturation attacks. Its large ammunition capacity enables engagement of multiple drones or drone
swarms without immediate reloading, increasing resilience against coordinated and large-scale attacks.
03
Fully Integrated System
Detection, decision-making, and
neutralization within a single operational chain. Connected to the SRV1-LP Radar System and the PCV-1
Command & Control Center, SHIELD-24 automatically receives detection data and can be deployed within
seconds thanks to its integrated multi-sensor architecture.
03 — Integrated Architecture
The Vulcain Defense Systems program is built around four complementary capabilities
Detect
through the SRV1-LP Radar System
Decide
through the Command & Control Center
Intercept
with the VDR-X1 Sentinelle
Neutralize
through SHIELD-24 and the VDR-X2
Rapace, depending on the nature of the threat
This
modular architecture enables the system to be tailored to the operational requirements of armed forces, critical
infrastructure operators, and security organizations.
Vulcain Defense Systems is Avelco-Aerospace's research and development program dedicated to defense technologies and
Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS).
