Denmark has acquired several XENTA-M5 radars from Danish company Weibel Scientific to detect and identify drones. The radars will become part of Denmark’s counter-drone program and will be used, among other things, to protect critical military infrastructure.
The XENTA-M5 is designed to detect, track and classify aerial targets ranging from small, slow-moving and low-flying drones to helicopters, aircraft and missiles.
The radar operates in the X-band and uses Doppler technology, tracking algorithms and a 3D digital array. The system provides 360-degree azimuth and 60-degree elevation coverage and can simultaneously track multiple targets, determining their three-dimensional position and velocity.
The XENTA-M5 can be deployed on mobile or fixed platforms and integrated with ground-based air defense systems, providing data for early warning and fire control for guns and missiles.
The agreement also includes operation and maintenance services for the radars, while the systems’ software will be regularly updated.
This is not Denmark’s first acquisition of the XENTA-M5. In 2025, the country purchased four such radars for the 1st Brigade’s air defense capability. They are scheduled for delivery in 2027–2028. The systems will be mounted on Rheinmetall all-terrain vehicles and integrated with Terma command-and-control systems.
“We are taking another step toward establishing an actual drone shield by purchasing radars from Danish company Weibel Scientific,” Danish Defense Minister Jeppe Bruus said.
