European counter-drone firm Alpine Eagle is ramping up production of its Sentinel system in response to surging demand for effective anti-drone solutions. As part of this expansion, the company plans to establish a 2,000-square-meter manufacturing facility near Munich dedicated to interceptor production. To accelerate output, Alpine Eagle is integrating its system with the DeltaQuad Evo UAV developed by Dutch company DeltaQuad, leveraging existing manufacturing capacity while maintaining a Europe-based supply chain. This approach enables faster assembly by combining a proven drone platform with Alpine Eagle’s proprietary sensors and software.
The Sentinel system operates as a networked airborne counter-UAS solution, linking sensor platforms and interceptor drones through a unified operating system. It enables real-time detection, tracking, and engagement using a mix of active and passive sensors supported by onboard data fusion. Edge processing allows rapid local analysis, minimizing reliance on external networks and improving response times.
Rising demand is being driven by lessons from recent conflicts, where large-scale drone attacks—particularly in Ukraine and the Gulf—have exposed the cost imbalance between low-cost drones and expensive interception systems. Reports suggest over $1.5 billion has been spent countering attacks that cost a fraction to launch, prompting interest in more scalable and cost-efficient solutions. Against this backdrop, Alpine Eagle has expanded into new markets, including the UK and Netherlands, building on its initial deployment with Germany’s armed forces in 2024 and participation in operational trials alongside US and UK forces.
