UAV counter drone system programs are getting a closer look in Europe as South Korea based Bstarcom announced it will participate in a one week counter unmanned aerial systems combat demonstration hosted by the Ministry of Defense in Poland starting April 13. The company said the event will evaluate counter-UAS capabilities in an operational style setting, reflecting how quickly governments are moving to strengthen defenses against small drones used for surveillance, disruption, and attack.
Bstarcom said the demonstration is connected to the “East Shield” project, which aims to establish counter drone systems along the Poland Belarus border. The company stated it was matched with Poland’s Ministry of Defense through a government led export promotion program and is scheduled to deliver its hybrid counter drone system called “3 in 1” to Poland in July. The release also noted a global tender under NATO supervision is scheduled for the first half of 2027, with a total project budget estimated at approximately KRW 2.5 trillion.
The announcement also explains how Bstarcom reached this point. The company said it was recognized for its technological capabilities during a new technology seminar with Poland’s Ministry of Defense in July 2025 and was later selected as a final participating company in December 2025. Bstarcom said it has strong expertise in soft kill solutions and plans to focus on the electronic warfare sector during the upcoming combat demonstration, with additional rounds of demonstrations expected to follow.
UAV Counter Drone System Demo Focuses on Electronic Warfare
The UAV counter drone system demo matters because electronic warfare is one of the most common “soft kill” approaches used to stop or disrupt drones without physically destroying them. In general terms, counter drone electronic warfare can involve detecting drone related signals, identifying the type of link being used, and then attempting to interrupt, misdirect, or deny the ability of a drone to navigate or communicate. Bstarcom’s press release specifically says the company plans to focus on the EW sector during the demonstration.
Bstarcom also said the demonstration comes with a clear regional mission. The East Shield project is described as an effort to establish counter drone systems along the Poland Belarus border, and the upcoming tender is expected to draw competition from major global counter drone companies. From a procurement standpoint, that combination of a near term field event, a planned delivery in July, and a larger NATO supervised tender in 2027 shows a structured pathway from trial style evaluation to longer term acquisition.
The company’s release also highlights a broader platform trend, which is modular counter drone equipment that can be deployed in multiple configurations. Bstarcom stated it expects growing global demand for counter drone systems across various vehicle platforms and plans to focus on developing modular system configurations. That matters in real deployments because counter drone coverage is often needed at different sites, on different terrain, and sometimes with mobile units that can reposition as threats shift.
UAV Counter Drone System Roadmap Includes July Delivery and 2027 Tender
Beyond the April demonstration, Bstarcom said it is scheduled to deliver its hybrid counter drone “3 in 1” system to Poland in July. The release frames that delivery as part of the same broader export promotion matching and defense engagement process tied to Poland’s Ministry of Defense. While the press release does not provide performance figures in this announcement, it clearly states the product name, delivery timing, and the intended context of use within Poland’s counter drone planning.
The company also pointed to recent domestic fielding activity. Bstarcom said it supplied a vehicle mounted version of its hybrid “3 in 1” system to the Republic of Korea Marine Corps by modifying a Kia based command vehicle. That detail supports the company’s emphasis on vehicle platform integration and helps explain why it is focusing on modular configurations as a growth direction.
As drone threats continue to evolve, programs like this UAV counter drone system demo are one way defense agencies compare approaches under realistic conditions before committing to larger procurement decisions. Bstarcom’s announcement connects the April field event, a July delivery, and the planned 2027 NATO supervised tender into a single timeline, giving a clear view of how Poland is building toward wider counter-UAS coverage under the East Shield project.
