Three-panel Spexer 2000M on the Rheinmetall Skyranger 30 turret detects micro-UAS at ~6 km. Backbone of the German Bundeswehr's ASUL C-UAS system, fused via ELYSION Mission Core. 150+ Spexer-family systems delivered worldwide; not a startup but central to any European procurement reality.
| Country | Germany |
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| Subcategory | Radar |
| Price | Quote-based · prime-grade |
| Subtype | Active radar |
| Form factor | Multi-panel |
| Use | Counter-UAS |
| Band | X |
| Type | Pulse-Doppler |
| SWaP | Antenna 0.36x0.36x0.16 m, 25 kg; processing 0.46x0.4x0.31 m, 30 kg; 24 VDC |
| Sensor modality | Active 3D ESA |
| Notable partners | Rheinmetall (Skyranger 30 turret); Bundeswehr ASUL |
| Coverage | 3D |
| Scan type | Staring/electronic (AESA) |
| Mounting | Fixed/mast, Vehicle, Tripod/portable, Maritime |
| Price band | Quote-based |
| Architecture | Multi-panel AESA, coherent pulse-Doppler X-band; 90 deg per face, 360 deg with three; ECCM; scan-on-the-move |
| Output data | Position, Velocity, Heading, Altitude, Track ID, Classification |
| Micro-Doppler | Yes |
| Frequency (GHz) | 9.2-10 GHz, ~15 MHz BW, 100+ channels |
| Active/Passive | Active |
| Clutter rejection | Superior subclutter visibility; ECCM/EW resistance |
| Detection range (km) | 40 |
| Tx power & licensing | X-band AESA, 100+ Tx/Rx channels |
| Detection range (km) | 40 |
| Environmental rating | MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461 |
| Integration interfaces | Web interface for C2 |
| All-weather / day-night | All-weather, day & night |
| Range vs RCS / target class | Coastal: swimmer ~1 km, small boat ~20 km, ship ~40 km; instrumented 40 km (opt 80 km) |