Expodefensa 2025 – Aselsan Antidot-3U, advanced electronic warfare pod for UAV-based counter-drone operations
Aselsan’s Antidot-3U anti-drone pod is showcased at the Expodefensa defence and security exhibition in Bogota, underlining its relevance for Latin American and international operators facing the rapid expansion of unmanned threats. Designed as a lightweight and compact electronic warfare solution for unmanned aerial platforms, it allows straightforward integration onto most tactical UAVs, addressing operational environments where swarm and diverse drone threats are increasingly prevalent
Engineered to counter the growing menace of hostile drones, the Antidot-3U employs a high-output power to deliver effective communication jamming across engagement zones. Its architecture incorporates an advanced receiver, capable of detecting, classifying and analysing incoming signals from enemy UAVs in real time. This allows to pre-emptively neutralise threats before they reach sensitive airspace.
A key feature of the system lies in its multi-layered disruption capabilities. The pod can automatically or manually jam radio-frequency (RF) signals used for the command, control, and data links of mini- and micro-UAVs, as well as disrupt satellite navigation channels by targeting multiple GNSS bands. The system is supported by directional and omni-directional antennas conferring complete threat detection and counter-swarm capability without the need for constant repositioning or manual retuning by operators.
Further improving operator usability, the Antidot-3U provides an accessible user interface for immediate deployability in the field. Its modular system design significantly enhances both maintenance and mission flexibility, enabling forces to adapt the unit quickly in response to the evolving spectrum of drone technologies and tactics. Fast system response to emerging threats ensures that both standalone units and networked defences benefit under time-sensitive operations.
Recent upgrades to the Antidot-3U have concentrated primarily on increasing its automation and threat-mitigation intelligence, especially for handling drone swarm scenarios. Aselsan’s iterative design process has optimised directional and omni-directional jamming, signal discrimination, and reinforced the system’s resilience to perseverance tactics often employed in modern drone warfare. This underscores the manufacturer’s commitment to maintaining operational parity with the latest developments in unmanned threat technology.
In summary, the Antidot-3U is positioned as a highly effective, user-friendly, and versatile anti-UAV electronic warfare solution. It aligns seamlessly with contemporary doctrine, where portable, rapid-response protective measures deliver superior strategic advantage to armed forces worldwide.
In service evaluations and demanding operational trials, the Antidot-3U has also demonstrated robust, field-proven capabilities, providing armed forces with a mature and reliable counter-drone solution that is ready for front-line deployment.
Photos by J. Roukoz
