On 10 November, the official demonstration of the DroneEye system took place with great success. DroneEye is a comprehensive Cypriot anti-drone system designed for the detection, tracking, and neutralisation of malicious unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
The presentation was held under the framework of the “ATHENA” initiative of the Ministry of Defence of Cyprus. The project was developed by a consortium of Cypriot organisations, coordinated by the Open University of Cyprus (OUC) and the Cybersecurity and Telecommunications Research Laboratory (CTRL), under the guidance of the OUC Rector, Professor Stavros Stavrou, a specialist with over 25 years of experience in cybersecurity and electronic warfare.
Professor Stavros Stavrou commented:
“The Cypriot defence industry and research ecosystem have reached a critical milestone. It has been demonstrated that large or highly complex research structures are not necessary to produce practical, high-value results. Instead, specialised research units focused on areas such as cybersecurity or defence can develop pioneering systems and products that compete on an international level.
DroneEye, designed and manufactured entirely in Cyprus, is a fully functional platform integrating sensors, radar, thermal cameras, and advanced detectors for monitoring, identifying, and neutralising malicious drones. The project also included the design and construction of portable anti-drone systems, which were presented during the demonstration.”
The demonstration highlights Cyprus as a hub for research, innovation, and production in defence and security, significantly enhancing the country’s deterrence capabilities. DroneEye opens opportunities for:
- Further development and operational integration within the National Guard,
- Strengthening collaboration between Cypriot companies, research organisations, and international partners,
- Promoting the export potential of the Cypriot defence industry in the anti-drone sector.
Professor Stavrou added: “We hope that relevant public and private stakeholders will actively contribute to the further exploitation and development of DroneEye, strengthening the national and regional deterrence ecosystem by leveraging local results.”
For further information and media from the presentation:
Philenews article
Video highlights
Source: Open University of Cyprus | News/Events | News (https://tinyurl.com/57mn9vbw)