Kofi Ampeah Woode
The Office of Security Cooperation (OSC) of the United States, in partnership with WNK Aviation, conducted a Counter-Drone Demonstration for the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), at the Airborne Drop Zone of Barwah Barracks, Tamale.
The aim of the demonstration on Wednesday, 13 November 2024, was to highlight the operational capabilities and effectiveness of the counter-drone system, known as ‘The Titan’, for potential future procurement by GAF, and to seek to deepen collaboration between GAF, WNK Aviation, and the OSC.
The 6 Garrison Commander, and Commander Air Force Base, Tamale – Air Commodore (A/Cdre) Joshua Mensah-Larkai underscored the importance of equipping GAF with advanced technologies in support of its ongoing expansion efforts.
He emphasized how critical it is to mitigate emerging threats that foster teamwork among various arms of GAF, and particularly within the Units of the Garrisons.
The Director General, Training, General Headquarters, GAF – Brigadier General (Brig Gen) Winfred Dzandu-Hedidor, commended the Commanding Officer (CO), 69 Airborne Force (69 ABF) – Lieutenant Colonel (Lt Col) Louis Yaw Boakye, and CO, 93 Signal Regiment – Lt Col Benjamin Adjei, for organizing the counter drone demonstration.
He expressed appreciation to the Military High Command for prioritizing counter-drone training, and facilitating the demonstration, and to the WNK Aviation team for their thorough execution of the demonstration, stating his optimism that the collaboration would be further strengthened.
The Titan is a portable, deployable counter-drone system designed to establish, secure perimeters, provide automated identification, and neutralize drone threats across various control protocols and frequency bands.
By Utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), the Titan system can detect and respond to drones using adaptive, escalating countermeasures that minimize interference with nearby communications.
AI-based framework enables Titan to stay ahead of evolving threats, and delivers layered Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) defence. With a setup time of less than two minutes, the system requires no advanced signals expertise or extensive training, thereby reducing operator load.
Credit: 6 GAR PR
