ARGUS Interception and Ouster Announce Strategic Agreement to Strengthen the Precision and Reliability of Counter-UAS Systems with Digital Lidar

This collaboration combines the high-precision, short-range 3D detection capabilities of Ouster digital lidar with ARGUS Interception’s controlled, net-based drone capture capabilities. By installing Ouster lidar, ARGUS aims to enhance the effectiveness of responsible, non-kinetic counter-UAS operations and offer a minimally invasive response option for complex environments where traditional kinetic measures are unviable.

The A1-Falke^® from ARGUS Interception is designed to capture, recover, and secure uncooperative drones. Built around an interception drone featuring two integrated net launchers, the system utilizes a multi-sensor suite of radar, lidar, and depth-sensing cameras. The system monitors the defined airspace, detects invasive drones, intercepts them in an automated and controlled manner via patented net launcher technology, and brings them to the ground intact, enabling forensic evaluation and preservation of evidence.

Under the strategic agreement, Ouster will supply its digital lidar for integration directly into the A1-Falke® to optimize the precision and reliability of the net-based intercept process, especially in the decisive near-range phase. The integration strengthens the operational chain from initial target acquisition to controlled interception and capture, particularly in complex, safety-sensitive environments and when protecting critical infrastructure and public spaces. Designed for modular deployment, the A1-Falke® system’s components can be operated in an integrated or standalone configuration depending on the operational concept.

“Responsible counter-UAS measures depend on reliable sensors and controllable procedures,” said Dennis Rauscher, co-founder and CEO of ARGUS Interception GmbH. “With Ouster, we are integrating lidar technology that further strengthens the precision and reliability of our net-based interception capability, supporting our customers’ operational effectiveness in safety-critical environments.”

As part of the collaboration, ARGUS will explore next-generation interception capabilities with Ouster’s new Rev8 digital lidar, such as 3D native color sensing and longer-range detection for high-speed applications to bring human-like sight and unmatched situational awareness to automated counter-UAS.

“As rogue drones present increasingly sophisticated threats to critical infrastructure and public safety, precise situational awareness at close range is paramount,” said Cyrille Jacquemet, Chief Revenue Officer of Ouster. “By supplying our digital lidar for integration into the A1-Falke®, we are providing the high-resolution, low-latency 3D perception required for advanced counter-UAS operations. We look forward to our ongoing relationship with ARGUS as they leverage our digital lidar platform and explore the next-generation capabilities of our new Rev8 family to advance non-kinetic defense.”

About ARGUS Interception

ARGUS Interception GmbH is a leading German technology company and a pioneer in net-based, minimally invasive counter-UAS interception systems for the controlled capture and recovery of uncooperative drones. Founded in 2023 by former German Armed Forces officers, the company develops and manufactures security-relevant advanced technology in Germany for armed forces, public authorities, and operators of critical infrastructure. ARGUS Interception’s A1-Falke® net-based interceptor enables responsible, controlled counter-UAS measures through patented, operationally proven net-capture technology, proprietary software, and advanced sensor technology – particularly in environments where kinetic options are not acceptable – while minimizing secondary effects. The non-destructive securing of uncooperative drones can also provide the basis for forensic analysis to assess technical origin and operational context. ARGUS Interception enables governmental and institutional actors, as well as critical infrastructure operators, to remain operationally capable and to strengthen public safety and operational sovereignty.

About Ouster

Ouster (Nasdaq: OUST) is a leader in sensing and perception for Physical AI across industrial, robotics, automotive, and smart infrastructure. With a unified platform of high-performance digital lidar, cameras, AI compute, sensor fusion and perception software, and AI models, Ouster delivers solutions that improve quality of life in the physical world. Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, Ouster has a global presence serving thousands of customers with offices in the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. For more information about our products, visit www.ouster.com, contact our sales team, or connect with us on X or LinkedIn.