Chess Dynamics has won a new £1.4-million order to deliver its Hawkeye Electro-Optical Sensor System for use in mobile air defense formations, highlighting rising demand for non-radar sensing solutions in modern air defense networks. Hawkeye combines high-definition optical cameras, thermal sensors, and AI-driven tracking software to detect and identify aerial threats at extended ranges. Unlike radar-only systems, Hawkeye can operate effectively in dense terrain and electromagnetic-challenged environments, offering detailed visual intelligence and enhanced situational awareness. The integration of DEFT AI algorithms allows continuous target tracking against fast and low-observable threats, while precision stabilization ensures accuracy on mobile platforms. The contract reflects a broader trend toward layered defenses that fuse radar, EO/IR, and AI-enabled analytics to counter increasingly complex airborne threats.
