GARMR Mobile C-UAS

GARMR — named for the watchdog of Norse mythology — is Diehl Defence's fully integrated mobile counter-UAS system, evolved from the combat-proven Kinetic Defence Vehicle (KDV) platform supplied to Ukraine. Mounted on a light 4×4 Enok AB/Caracal chassis, GARMR consolidates detection, classification, tracking, and engagement on a single vehicle that can be flown forward by tactical transport aircraft.

The sensor mast carries an Echodyne EchoShield Ku-band AESA radar (17.8 kg, software-defined, cognitive pulse-Doppler) on one arm and a day/night optronic package with laser rangefinder on the other, giving 360° situational awareness. An AI-driven command-and-control layer continuously ingests multi-sensor data to classify aerial targets — from nano-multicopters to Group 3 threats such as Shahed or Lancet loitering munitions — and cues the operator for engagement authorisation. This AI-assisted process dramatically reduces the time between detection and a lethal or non-lethal response while keeping the human operator in the decision loop.

GARMR is offered in two configurations: the Short Range System (SRS) pairs a Dillon M134-D minigun (7.62×51 mm, up to 3,000 rpm) for close-in drone suppression with up to 15 CICADA interceptor drones — each ranging to ~5 km — for stand-off engagement. The Medium Range System (MRS) replaces the rear container with four Destinus Hornet Block 2 electrically powered interceptors, each carrying a 3 kg warhead with a stated range exceeding 70 km, enabling engagements well beyond the organic sensor range of the vehicle when cued by off-board data.

For GCC operators, GARMR's light footprint, air-deployability, and modular sensor/effector mix make it directly relevant to rapid-response force protection and forward base security missions.