How holographic 3D radar technology can improve C-UAS efforts
How holographic 3D radar technology can improve C-UAS efforts
Publish Date: 2026-05-13 14:54:00
Source Domain: militaryembedded.com
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May 13, 2026
Image: Spotter Global
The proliferation of uncrewed aerial systems (UASs) across every theatre of operations has become an increasing concern for military services worldwide, as UAS maneuverability and capacity to fly low, through the trees, and around buildings challenge detection systems, putting defense installations and facilities at risk.
In order to address this capability gap, Spotter Global — a Utah-based supplier of real-time situational awareness capabilities for perimeter surveillance, security, and protection, — is relying on the use of holographic 3D radar technology instead of electronically scanned array (ESA) methods.
The company is set to showcase this technology at the upcoming SOF Week 2026 exhibition, set to be held May 18-21 in Tampa, Florida.
Its GAX500-3D radar, powered by the Spotter Global Compact Holographic 3D (CH3D) radar technology, was designed to provide 100%-of-the-time coverage on all targets.
According to the manufacturer, it scans the entire sky thirty-two times faster than legacy ESA capabilities while providing target location in real time.
Spotter Global president and CEO Logan Harris asserts that ESAs work like a flashlight, “focusing the beam to get longer range, and then scanning the beam around, looking for targets.
“That gives you additional range without increasing the overall power consumption. However, the tradeoff is speed. How long does it take you to scan the full volume of space?” Harris said. “One of the biggest problems that…
