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The Office of Security Cooperation (OSC) of the United States, in partnership with WNK Aviation, on Wednesday, 13 November 2024, conducted a counter-drone demonstration for the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) at the Airborne Drop Zone in Barwah Barracks, Tamale. The aim of the demonstration was to highlight the operational capabilities and effectiveness of the counter-drone system, known as ‘The Titan,’ for potential future procurement by GAF. The event also sought to deepen collaboration among the GAF, WNK Aviation, and the OSC.

The 6 Garrison Commander and Commander Air Force Base Tamale, Air Commodore Joshua Mensah-Larkai underscored the importance of equipping GAF with advanced technologies in support of its ongoing expansion efforts. He emphasized that fostering teamwork among the various arms of the GAF, and particularly within the units of the Garrison, is critical for mitigating emerging threats.The Director General Training at the General Headquarters, Brigadier General Winfried Dzandu-Hedidor, commended the Commanding Officer 69 Airborne Force, Lt Col Louis Yaw Boakye and Commanding Officer 93 Signal Regiment, Lt Col Benjamin Adjei for organizing the counter drone demonstration. He expressed appreciation to the Military High Command for prioritizing counter-drone training and facilitating this demonstration. He also extended his gratitude to the WNK Aviation team for their thorough execution of the demonstration, stating his optimism that this collaboration would be further strengthened.The Titan is a portable, deployable counter-drone system designed to establish, secure perimeters, provide automated identification, and neutralize drone threats across various control protocols and frequency bands. By Utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), the Titan system can detect and respond to drones using adaptive, escalating countermeasures that minimize interference with nearby communications.  AI-based framework enables Titan to stay ahead of evolving threats and delivers layered Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) defense. With a setup time of less than two minutes, the system requires no advanced signals expertise or extensive training, thereby reducing operator load.