MCTECH RF Delivers AI Counter-Drone Systems to Latin American Defense Customer

MCTECH RF Technologies has supplied AI-enabled counter-drone systems to a Latin American defense customer. The systems include the MC-Horizon D360S V5 for fixed-site and MC-Horizon D360BP V5 for mobile protection, utilizing radio frequency sensing and AI for real-time drone neutralization. Governments in Latin America are investing in counter-drone programs, with Colombia's $1.68 billion 'anti-drone shield' initiative announced in January 2026 and a multi-million-dollar contract signed by another government in February 2025.

Published Mar 20, 2026

MCTECH RF Technologies has delivered AI-enabled counter-drone systems to an unnamed defense customer in Latin America, enhancing regional capabilities to counter drone threats. The MC-Horizon D360S V5 is designed for fixed-site security, while the MC-Horizon D360BP V5 provides mobile force protection.

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Both systems employ radio frequency sensing and AI for real-time drone detection and neutralization. Latin American governments are increasingly investing in counter-drone initiatives, exemplified by Colombia's announcement of a $1.68 billion 'anti-drone shield' program in January 2026, which includes over $270 million for its first phase. Additionally, another unnamed government signed a contract in February 2025 for counter-drone systems across military and high-risk areas.