ARGUS Interception
About
About ARGUS Interception
ARGUS develops A1-FALKE as a reusable net-based interceptor for small drones. The aircraft combines radar input, LiDAR, depth imaging and onboard tracking to close on a selected target and launch one of two nets. Capturing the drone intact reduces falling debris and preserves the aircraft for later analysis compared with explosive or projectile-based defeat.
The interceptor connects with ARGUS C4I software and can operate from fixed, vehicle-mounted or mobile deployments. External sensors identify the threat and transfer the track, while onboard perception handles the final approach. After engagement, the aircraft returns for net replacement and reuse. The company targets airports, events, critical infrastructure and tactical protection.
Products
- A1-Falke
A1-Falke
Operations
Output & shipments
- Deliveries
2026-02-02 - ARGUS Interception delivered A1-Falke net interception drones to the German Federal Police. - A1-Falke - A1-Falke delivery
Source
Supply
Supply chain relationships
- Ouster
Inbound - Perception - A1-Falke uses Ouster LiDAR
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Team
- Dennis Rauscher - CEO and Co-founder - Rauscher leads ARGUS Interception's counter-UAS interceptor business.
- Christoph Rau - CFO and Co-founder - Rau leads finance and commercial architecture for ARGUS Interception.
- Sven Steingräber - Co-founder and Chief Sales Officer
Timeline
Events
- 2026-05-26 - Partnership - Ouster and ARGUS Interception agree lidar integration for A1-Falke counter-UAS interceptors
Ouster will supply digital lidar for direct integration into the interceptor’s near-range capture process. A1-Falke combines radar, lidar and depth cameras with two integrated net launchers for controlled capture and recovery. The partners plan to explore Rev8 native-colour sensing and longer-range detection for higher-speed applications.
Source - 2026-02-02 - Commercial Order - ARGUS Interception delivers A1-Falke net interception drones to German Federal Police
ARGUS announced that it had delivered A1-Falke net interception drones to the German Federal Police. The release describes A1-Falke as a controlled, automated C-UAS effector system for intercepting and securely recovering uncooperative drones. ARGUS states the system prevents collateral damage from falling debris and supports forensic analysis through intact recovery.
Source - 2025-09-26 - Commercial Order - ARGUS Interception delivers A1-Falke net interception drone to the Bundeswehr
The net-capture system is designed to bring uncooperative drones to the ground intact, limiting falling debris and preserving equipment for recovery. A1-Falke combines net launchers, proprietary software and integrated sensing for controlled counter-UAS interception.
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Relations
Relationships
- German Federal Police
Counter Drone Supplier - ARGUS Interception delivered A1-Falke net interception drones to the German Federal Police.
- Ouster
Digital LIDAR Integration Partner - ARGUS and Ouster announced a strategic agreement for ARGUS to integrate Ouster digital lidar into A1-Falke counter-UAS interceptors.
Context
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Shared workflows
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Context tags
- C-UAS interceptor drone builder - Peer Group - Official A1-Falke materials describe a net-based interceptor drone for counter-UAS capture.
- Drone interception operations - Workflow - Official releases describe controlled capture and recovery of uncooperative drones.
- C-UAS interceptor OEM - Stack Layer - A1-Falke is an ARGUS-built counter-UAS interceptor system.
- Counter-UAS - Workflow - ARGUS positions A1-Falke for counter-UAS missions across authorities, defence and critical infrastructure.
Commercial
- ARGUS Interception delivers A1-Falke net interception drones to German Federal Police
2026-02-02 · Order / contract · ARGUS disclosed delivery of A1-Falke net interception drones to the German Federal Police.
Source - ARGUS Interception delivers A1-Falke net interception drone to the Bundeswehr
2025-09-26 · Order / contract · ARGUS disclosed delivery of its A1-Falke net interception drone to the Bundeswehr.
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