Alpine Eagle delivers scalable air-to-air counter‑drone capabilities that protect against autonomous aerial threats. Its Sentinel system combines multi‑sensor detection, fire‑control and strike functions into a single networked platform, extending engagement ranges to up to 5 km and enabling persistent, mobile defence for 24/7 operations.
Funding
$10.9M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Unmanned aerial systems (UAS) are increasingly used as autonomous threats, but existing ground‑based counter‑UAS solutions only detect targets at short ranges (200–500 m) and cannot sustain continuous, 24/7 protection across large areas. This creates a growing gap between the reach of hostile drones, which can operate up to 5 km, and the ability of defenders to intercept them.
Solution
Alpine Eagle’s Sentinel system provides the first air‑to‑air counter‑drone capability, mounting a complete detection‑decision‑engagement loop on a mobile aerial platform. Multi‑sensor suites on the aircraft detect and track hostile drones at ranges up to 5 km, while integrated fire‑control software selects appropriate interceptors and executes strikes autonomously. The networked architecture links the airborne sensor‑shooter to ground command, enabling persistent coverage and rapid re‑tasking for continuous operation. By delivering a low‑footprint, scalable solution, Sentinel offers cost‑effective protection for forces, critical infrastructure, and civilian populations against autonomous aerial threats.
Target Audience
Primary customers are modern militaries, security forces, and critical‑infrastructure operators that require continuous, wide‑area protection against autonomous drone threats.
Features
- Integrated multi‑sensor payload (radar, electro‑optical, RF) for long‑range detection and classification of drones up to 5 km
- Closed sensor‑to‑shooter loop with onboard fire‑control algorithms that autonomously select and launch interceptors
- Networked communication link that shares situational data with ground command and other assets in real time
- Mobile airborne platform enabling persistent, 24/7 coverage of a wide area with a small logistical footprint
- Scalable architecture allowing multiple Sentinel units to operate cooperatively for layered defence
- Cost‑efficient design that reduces reliance on expensive static ground‑based systems and single‑use interceptors