Sky Spy and Evolve Dynamics have announced a partnership to integrate airborne signals intelligence (SIGINT) capabilities across Evolve Dynamics’ unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), following a recent demonstration with the French Armed Forces.

The companies tested the capability during the GALENE exercise, organized by France’s Cyber Defence Command (COMCYBER). The demonstration paired Sky Spy’s SkyAgent 001 SIGINT payload with Evolve Dynamics’ Sky Mantis 2 rotary-wing drone in an electromagnetic spectrum exercise designed to identify and locate radio-frequency (RF) emitters.

The company’s SkyAgent 001 system is intended to detect, classify, and locate RF emissions generated by radios, drone control links, electronic warfare systems, jammers, and other transmitters. By mounting the system on a drone, operators can collect signals from an elevated position, potentially extending detection range beyond what ground-based sensors can achieve.

The approach reflects a growing focus among military users on spectrum awareness, particularly as conflicts such as the war in Ukraine have highlighted the importance of locating and understanding electronic activity on the battlefield.

Lieutenant-colonel ?lie Fontana, Head of the GCEM Unit, Cyber Defence Command (COMCYBER), said the demonstration showed the operational potential of lightweight airborne SIGINT systems.

“During the GALENE exercise, Sky Spy demonstrated a lightweight airborne SIGINT capability, able to detect, classify, and geolocate multiple emitters in complex electromagnetic conditions. The system shows clear operational potential for tactical spectrum awareness in modern military operations, proving the team skills and highlighting the need for complete and efficient solutions in armed forces.”