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Posted On: 23 July 2022 01:45 pm
Updated On: 23 July 2022 02:21 pm

Interceptor drones to be used for FIFA World Cup aerial security

Cassandra Pallagud
Cassandra Pallagud
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Fortem Technologies, Inc., a technology company specializing in airspace security and defense for detecting and defeating dangerous drones, announced on 20 July 2022 that they will be providing counter-drone solutions for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar from November 21 to December 18, 2022.

“Fortem provides world-class technology and services”, says Engineer Captain Rashid Fahad Alali, Security Systems Officer in the Ministry of the Interior in Qatar and the Anti-Drone Program Leader in the Safety and Security Operations Committee (SSOC). “We are pleased to partner with Fortem Technologies as an anchor vendor to enhance our security around Doha.”

Timothy Bean, CEO of Fortem Technologies:

“The Government of Qatar understands the importance of providing comprehensive security from the ground to the air for the FIFA World Cup matches and beyond. We are thrilled to be able to partner with Smart Communication Systems to provide the best counter-drone security to ensure the safety of players, sports fans, and everyone involved in putting together one of the most viewed global events in decades.”

The Fortem SkyDome® System is an award-winning, end-to-end, counter-drone solution that detects, defeats, and protects against rogue drones. The SkyDome system classifies threats and mitigates them autonomously with its interceptor drone, DroneHunter®. At the heart of the Fortem SkyDome System is TrueView® radar, a compact, AI-enabled, networkable radar designed to perform in urban environments and crowded, public places such as sports arenas and airports.

Source and cover image credit: Fortem Technologies