IRIS On-The-Move Maritime for faster drone detection

Expanding counter-UAS to the maritime domain

Robin Radar has announced IRIS On-The-Move Maritime, a new update that extends the IRIS radar line for use at sea. The move reflects a broader shift in counter-UAS thinking: drone detection is no longer only a land-based problem, especially when maritime infrastructure and shipping routes can become exposed quickly.

The announcement comes against the backdrop of heightened attention to drone threats around the Strait of Hormuz. In that environment, the value of a radar system is not limited to detection performance alone. Speed of deployment, flexibility, and the ability to operate away from fixed sites are becoming just as important.

What the maritime update adds

The core idea behind IRIS On-The-Move Maritime is to make the system usable in maritime conditions, where operational demands are different from those on shore. That means the radar can support rapid-deployment counter-UAS missions at sea, giving operators a more mobile way to monitor the air picture.

For port security teams, naval users, and critical infrastructure operators, that can translate into practical advantages:

• faster response when a threat appears in a changing location;
• greater flexibility in positioning sensors;
• improved coverage for temporary or mobile operations.

Why mobility matters in drone defense

Maritime environments are difficult to protect with static assumptions. Threats may emerge from different directions, and the operating picture can shift quickly. That is why systems designed for rapid deployment are drawing more interest across the C-UAS market.

IRIS On-The-Move Maritime fits that trend by extending an established radar platform into a new operational context. The message is clear: detection systems must now be ready not only to see small aerial threats, but also to move with the mission.

For the wider industry, the update is another sign that counter-drone technology is moving toward adaptable, multi-environment tools rather than single-role installations.