Fortem Technologies And Smart Communication Systems Partner to Deliver Counter-UAS System for Qatari Ministry of Interior; Initial Installation for 2022 FIFA World Cup Games

Fortem’s airspace security and defense solution will integrate with Qatari Ministry of Interior state of the art command and control system to protect the public against drone threats

PLEASANT GROVE & DOHA - July 20, 2022 -- 

Fortem Technologies, Inc., a leader in airspace security and defense for detecting and defeating dangerous drones, announced today that it will work with Smart Communication Systems to provide counter drone solutions to defense and security clients, with initial installation for the Qatari Ministry of Interior for the FIFA World Cup events in November.

Together Fortem and Smart Communication Systems will provide enhanced security for the FIFA World Cup games taking place in Qatar from November 21 to December 18, 2022, and will continue to provide C-UAS systems to other important events and venues throughout the region.

“The Government of Qatar understands the importance of providing comprehensive security from the ground to the air for the FIFA World Cup matches and beyond,” said Timothy Bean, CEO of Fortem Technologies. “We are thrilled to be able to partner with Smart Communication Systems to provide the best counter-drone security to ensure the safety of players, sports fans, and everyone involved in putting together one of the most viewed global events in decades.”

The Fortem SkyDome® System is an award winning, end-to-end, counter UAS solution that detects, defeats, and protects against rogue drones. The SkyDome system classifies threats and mitigates them autonomously with its interceptor drone, DroneHunter®. At the heart of the Fortem SkyDome System is TrueView® radar, a compact, AI-enabled, networkable radar designed to perform in urban environments and crowded, public places such as sports arenas and airports.

“After much consideration of companies around the globe, Fortem’s offerings outshined all competition,” said Walid Chahine, Managing Partner of Smart Communication Systems and exclusive distributor of Fortem in Qatar. “The world is at a point where enhanced security is becoming the norm, and we’re determined to stay ahead of the curve.”

About Fortem Technologies

Fortem Technologies is the leader in airspace awareness, security, and defense for detecting and defeating dangerous drones. Through an advanced, end to end system of distributed radar, AI at the Edge, deep sensor integration, and autonomous drone capture, Fortem monitors and defends the world’s venues, infrastructures, cities, and regions. The same system is accelerating the safety of the world’s airspace for urban air mobility. Based in Pleasant Grove, Utah, the company is privately held and backed by Toshiba, Boeing, DCVC, Mubadala Investment Company, Signia Venture Partners and others.