Skyfall: LEA training for Counter-UAV

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As the number of drones increases, the number of misuse do too. Besides, as stated by the TE-sat 2017, There is a threat that terrorists can use weaponised UAVs to carry-out attacks. As the chances of misuse of UAV’s (e.g weaponised UAV’s) increases, European Law Enforcement Agencies should improve their preparedness and response levels in order to properly counter this threat and safeguard the security of the European citizens. . In order to achieve the general objective, the project will develop an European matrix how to protect and respond on different types of UAV incidents, in relation to the location and the kind of event that is going, w. The Belgian integrated police (Local+federal) has already worked -out such a matrix but wants to take the step forward by bringing together expertise across the European Union and develop an validated European Matrix. Secondly, the project will make a study of all systems currently available and which are suitable for physical drone interception. Criteria such easy-deployment, handheld transportable, effectiveness, efficiency, applicable for various types of UAV. This study will result in a report in which a ranking will be made. The highest ranked counter system will be integrated into the training curriculum. The incident based response interception training will focus on where and when to intercept an UAV. Much depends on the situation and an immediate interception will not always be the best suitable solutions as UAV can be weaponized or can carry IED’s. The training will set up an interception plan adapted to the diverse threats not only limited to the physical interception but also managing the actions to be taken towards the public, VIP’s or critical infrastructure. In order to achieve the largest impact possible, two train the trainer sessions will be organized order to ensure that all EU LEA’s have the necessary skills and knowledge to counter an UAV attack.