On May 18, 2021, Grenoble, France-based KEAS announced the expansion of its product line with the launch of digital versions of its two flagship products: MinKa anti-drone system and BLOCKio mobile communications jammer. KEAS has been an expert in detecting and jamming mobile communications since 2005, and the launch of these new products marks an important step forward for the company in this field.
These new products were recently demonstrated and tested at a military camp in the Paris area for government agencies and decision makers. David Morio, chairman and CEO of KEAS, said that this demonstration was of great significance to the company and fully demonstrated its ability to provide high-performance analog and digital products developed by French intelligence agencies.
Performance and application of MinKa-750D digital anti-drone system
The vehicle-mounted MinKa-750D digital anti-drone signal jammer was highlighted during the day's demonstration. Equipped with seven frequency bands, each with 50W of power, the device demonstrated its superior performance against drones flown by professional military pilots. During the demonstration, the pilot flew the drone from a distance of more than 3,280 feet, performing multiple flights at different altitudes and speeds. When the jammer was activated, the pilot reported that they had lost control of the drone, which then flew out of control. Designed to protect convoys and soldiers, the MinKa-750D can be mounted on light armored vehicles and is capable of jamming all known civilian drone frequencies while not affecting other RF devices used by frontline personnel.
The MinKa-750D offers three modes of operation: jamming on detection, detection only, or continuous jamming. It can be operated via a tablet or C2 command and control API, leveraging digital technology to improve performance and allow real-time configuration. The jammer is also integrated with CERBAIR's HYDRA solution to detect drones through radio frequency analysis, covering a radius of up to 1.2 miles, and once a drone is detected, the jammer is activated automatically or manually.
Technical advantages and market prospects of BLOCKio-950D mobile communication jammer
During the day's demonstration, KEAS also demonstrated the digital version of the BLOCKio-950D mobile communication jammer. The device operates in 9 frequency bands with a power of 50W in each band, successfully jamming the mobile phone signals of all participants. BLOCKio-950D covers 2G/3G/4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, satellite phone bands and the current 5G standard, but does not affect RF systems in adjacent bands such as DECT, PMR or API. Compared with the analog version, the digital version has obvious advantages in performance and configurability. By adjusting the power, selecting omnidirectional or directional antenna systems, and setting the start-up mode, the device can adapt to a variety of operational needs.
The KEAS team has been making progress in the field of mobile communications and drone jamming, with the goal of further developing domestic and international markets. David Morio concluded: "We are targeting emerging markets, the team works closely together, and all products are 100% made in France, which gives us a unique advantage over the competition.
