Case Study: Securing Borders with Skylock VDOME

The Customer

A national military force In Central America responsible for securing an extensive and high-risk border faced an increasing number of drone incursions. These threats ranged from surveillance drones used by hostile forces to UAVs employed for smuggling operations. The military needed a comprehensive, autonomous solution to protect its airspace while adapting to evolving threats.

The Challenge

• Escalating Drone Threats: Hostile UAVs were being used for surveillance, smuggling, and potential attacks.
• Challenging Terrain: The border spanned deserts, mountains, and urban areas, making continuous coverage difficult.
• Need for Automation: Traditional defense systems required extensive manpower and couldn’t respond quickly enough.
• Scalability & Rapid Deployment: The military needed a system that could be deployed at multiple locations and operate autonomously.

“We faced daily drone intrusions, and our existing systems couldn’t keep up. We needed a solution that would provide full situational awareness and effective countermeasures in real-time.”
— Senior Border Security Commander

The Solution

The military deployed Skylock’s VDOME, a fully autonomous C-UAS system designed for border protection. The VDOME solution provided:

• 360° Multi-Layer Defense: Combining radar, RF detection, and EO/IR sensors to detect threats from 2 to 15 km away.
• AI-Powered Verification: Ensuring accurate threat classification and reducing false alarms.
• Automated Countermeasures: Jammers and spoofers disrupted drone communications, preventing unauthorized incursions.
• Scalability & Mobility: The system was deployed across multiple outposts and integrated into the existing defense networks.

“VDOME’s AI-driven detection and autonomous countermeasures have completely transformed how we secure our borders.”
— C-UAS Operations Specialist

The Benefits

• Drone Incursions Reduced by 80% within the first three months.
• Autonomous 24/7 Monitoring, reducing the need for constant operator supervision.
• Seamless Integration into the military’s existing security infrastructure.
• Flexible Deployment, allowing rapid adaptation to emerging threats.

“With VDOME, we no longer react to threats—we prevent them before they escalate.”— Military Defense Official

Conclusion

Skylock’s VDOME solution provided the military with an intelligent, automated, and highly effective counter-drone system. By integrating advanced detection, AI verification, and automated countermeasures, the military now maintains full situational awareness and operational superiority along its borders.