Metis Selected to Supply Passive RF Sensors to KONGSBERG for Poland's SAN Counter-Drone Programme
UK-based drone detection firm Metis has been selected to supply its SKYPERION Lightweight passive RF sensors to Norway's KONGSBERG in support of Poland's SAN counter-UAS (cUAS) programme. The contract is valued at over £30 million. The sensor supports vehicle-mounted, static, and maritime deployments and is already in service across multiple NATO member states.
Highlights
- UK firm Metis has won a £30 million contract to supply SKYPERION Lightweight passive RF sensors to KONGSBERG for Poland's SAN cUAS programme.
- SKYPERION Lightweight supports vehicle-mounted, static site, and maritime deployments, and is already operational in multiple NATO member states.
- KONGSBERG and Polish Armaments Group (PGZ) were awarded the SAN cUAS contract — worth over £1 billion — in early 2026, covering 18 counter-drone artillery batteries.
- The SAN programme uses a layered defence architecture incorporating 35 mm, 30 mm, and 12.7 mm guns, missiles, interceptor drones, and passive RF sensors.
- SKYPERION Lightweight will be integrated into the SAN system's broader sensor network to enhance situational awareness and hostile drone identification.
Metis Selected to Supply Passive RF Sensors to KONGSBERG for Poland's Counter-Drone Defence
UK drone detection technology company Metis has announced it has been selected to supply SKYPERION Lightweight passive RF sensors to Norwegian defence industry leader KONGSBERG, in support of Poland's SAN counter-UAS (cUAS) programme. The contract is valued at over £30 million.
SKYPERION Lightweight: A Flexible Passive Detection Solution
In its press release, Metis described the sensor as follows: "SKYPERION Lightweight is a high-performance passive RF sensor designed for flexible operational deployment. The system can be vehicle-mounted for use on the move, rapidly deployed to protect static sites, and integrated into maritime environments — giving operators highly adaptable counter-drone capability across a wide range of operational scenarios."
SKYPERION Lightweight is already in service across multiple NATO member states, where it is typically deployed as part of a layered counter-drone architecture. The sensor significantly enhances drone situational awareness, with particular strengths in the detection and identification of hostile drone threats. This layered defence concept is also central to the SAN cUAS programme, into which the sensor will be integrated as part of a broader, integrated defensive capability.
The SAN Programme: Poland's £1 Billion+ Counter-Drone Procurement
In early 2026, KONGSBERG and its consortium partner Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ), the Polish Armaments Group, jointly announced they had been awarded a contract worth over £1 billion for Poland's SAN cUAS programme, covering the delivery of 18 counter-drone artillery batteries.
The SAN programme incorporates a variety of effectors, including 35 mm, 30 mm, and 12.7 mm calibre guns, as well as missiles, interceptor drones, and other countermeasures. The programme aims to detect and neutralise a wide spectrum of aerial threats, building a comprehensive, multi-layered air defence system.
Further reading: Metis official press release
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