Blighter are pleased to share that we have added a proprietary dynamic radar target tracker module to our integrator-friendly BlighterNexus AI-assisted connectivity and processing hub.

BlighterNexus Track is designed specifically for Blighter radars and instantaneously converts the target plot data from the electronic scanning radar into single tracks that show position, size, speed and heading of surface and low flying targets.

The tight integration of the new tracker with the radar’s signal processing unit has led to enhanced detection capabilities, reduced false alarm rates and a tracker that is much easier for operators and integrators to set-up and configure.

The new tracker is also truly dynamic due to Blighter’s unique approach to Kalman filtering which provides real-time adaptability to different target types while maintaining high tracking accuracy even in noisy or cluttered environments. The tracker also uses probabilistic data association algorithms to reduce false track creation rates and improve probability of track formation.

BlighterNexus Track can run on any industrial-grade PC, as part of the BlighterNexus software suite, and features a web-based interface for easy remote configuration and monitoring. It is functionally compatible with Blighter’s existing third-party tracker application.

Mark Radford, co-founder and chief technology officer (CTO) says: “With BlighterNexus Track, our engineers have not only improved the all-in-one detect-track-classify capability of our radars, but have also simplified set-up and configuration to reduce training and operational costs for our customers.

“As a market leader, we will continue to innovate and provide-best-in-class mission critical radars and sensor fusion software for our customers in defence, homeland security, critical national infrastructure, and energy sectors worldwide.”

Blighter’s non-rotating, solid-state, low SWaP (size, weight and power) electronic scanning radars provide uninterrupted rapid surveillance over a wide area, detecting moving vehicles/vessels, persons (including ‘crawlers’) and near ground aerial threats at ranges of up to 32km. The radars’ compact and modular design enables rapid deployment on towers and vehicles, and as dismounted portable systems on tripods.

BlighterNexus Track is one of around thirty different licensable modules within the BlighterNexus Server, a groundbreaking software suite that simplifies radar to command and control (C2) system integration. It is designed to incorporate Blighter’s smart/cognitive ITAR-free 2D, 3D and 4D radars into their C2 systems.

In addition to the tracking function, there are sensor connector modules to allow low latency integration of cameras, radio direction finding (RDF) equipment for drone detection and other geo sensors. For integrators who want to fuse and cognitively assess data from multiple sensors, the Advanced Data Stream module allows all radar data to be flooded out of BlighterNexus into an external AI system if preferred.

For more information about the new tracker, BlighterNexus Server or Blighter’s range of electronic scanning radars click here, or contact us here.

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Martin Brooke Associates      

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Blighter are targeting further sales of its smart/cognitive border surveillance and coastal security radars in Southeast Asia with its debut appearance at Defense & Security 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand.

Defense & Security 2025 is the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ (ASEAN) biennial defense and security event which is taking place from the 10-13 November 2025 at the IMPACT Exhibition & Convention Centre, Bangkok, Thailand.

The event attracts over 25,000 participants from over 40 countries including the regions’ highest-ranking officials from the Army, Navy, and Air Forces as well as Ministries of Defense, Chiefs of Police, Coast Guard, and other government bodies.

James Long, CEO at Blighter, says, “We are continuing to win new overseas border surveillance and coastal security contracts in Asia for our ITAR free radar products.  Governments in the region face the growing challenge of securing land and coastal borders from traffickers, pirates, illegal immigration and other security threats.

They are looking to Blighter and our field proven near zero maintenance solutions that works 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, in all weather conditions, including fog.”

Blighter’s non-rotating, solid-state, low SWaP (size, weight and power) electronic scanning radars provide 360-degrees of uninterrupted rapid surveillance over a wide area detecting moving vehicles/vessels, persons (including ‘crawlers’) and near ground aerial threats at ranges of up to 32 km.

The radars’ compact and modular design enables rapid deployment on towers and vehicles, and as dismounted portable systems on tripods.

According to Blighter, its most recent contract wins in the region came from a southeast Asian military customer that has installed B400 radars onto army vehicles for rapid deployment to border infiltration hotspots. In addition, over 100 of its radar units have been successfully guarding the 250km Korean Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) for over a decade.

Blighter operates through a network of partners across the region and supports the local assembly of certain products to enable indigenous manufacture. Blighter is represented in Thailand by Defentec Ltd. a subsidiary company of Hollywood International Ltd. Defentec is based in Rajtawee, Bangkok.

“We are looking forward to meeting with partners and prospective customers at Defense & Security to showcase our robust and resilient smart radars and AI-assisted software,” says James Long.

Blighter radars are trusted by the UK Ministry of Defence for forward operating base (FOB) protection, the South Korean Army for border surveillance along the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ), by the United States Air Force for drone detection, by Five Eyes/NATO customers for deployment on their mobile surveillance and armoured vehicles, and the UK’s major airports for perimeter protection.

Blighter will be part of the UK Pavillion at Defense & Security 2025 taking place at the IMPACT Exhibition & Convention Centre, Bangkok, Thailand from the 10-13 November 2025.

For more information about Blighter’s range of electronic scanning radars click here, or contact us here.

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Blighter CEO, James Long

Blighter Radar in Southeast Asia

About Blighter

Blighter, Cambridge UK, is a pioneering designer and manufacturer of ground-based electronic-scanning radars for surveillance of moving objects on the ground, along coastlines and in the air. Blighter radars use patented ultra-reliable, low SWaP – size, weight, and power (4 Watts) – electronic-scanning antenna technology and advanced AI (artificial intelligence) assisted software to detect, track and classify near ground threats in complex environments.

Blighter radars are also used as part of short-range air defence (SHORAD) systems to detect drones and FPVs (first person view).

Blighter radars are trusted by the UK Ministry of Defence for forward operating base (FOB) protection, the South Korean Army for border surveillance along the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ), by the United States Air Force for drone detection, by Five Eyes/NATO customers for deployment on their mobile surveillance and armoured vehicles, and the UK’s major airports for perimeter protection.

Blighter’s commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) product portfolio includes ITAR-free 2D, 3D and 4D radars and a range of software applications to simplify the integration, configuration, control and viewing of multiple networked radars. Pattern of life analysis is used to enhance situational analysis and the speed and efficiency of threat detection.

Blighter radars feature Low-Probability-of-Intercept (LPI) waveforms and are designed for rugged operation at fixed and mobile locations and on the move.

Blighter supports the local assembly of certain products to enable indigenous manufacture and works in partnership with international systems integrators to create layered multi-sensor surveillance systems for asset and area protection. Blighter is located in Great Chesterford on the outskirts of Cambridge, UK.

Media contact:

Martin Brooke (for Blighter)

Martin Brooke Associates      

Tel: +44 (0) 7776 135402      

Email: [email protected]