美軍4月接收「無人機獵人F700」　推動自主反制小型無人機能力

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「無人機獵人F700」可發射不同種類的捕捉網攔截。（圖片取自Fortem Technologies網站）

美國戰爭(國防)部（United States Department of War/Defense）13日表示，由「聯合跨部門特遣部隊–401」（Joint Interagency Task Force 401）主導的「複製者2」（Replicator 2）計畫，已正式採購2套「無人機獵人F700」反無人機系統（C-UAS），預定於4月交付，用以因應日益增加的小型無人機威脅，並強化關鍵軍事與基礎設施防護。

The U.S. Department of War(Defense) announced on the 13th that the Replicator 2 program, led by Joint Interagency Task Force 401, has formally procured two sets of the “DroneHunter F700” counter-unmanned aerial system. Delivery is scheduled for April, aiming to address growing threats from small drones and to enhance protection of critical military and infrastructure assets.

採購防務新創產品　縮短建置與交付期程

《Defense News》報導指出，「複製者2」計畫已完成首筆採購案，選定由國防科技新創公司Fortem Technologies研發的「無人機獵人F700」系統。此項決策顯示五角大廈持續拓展與非傳統國防供應商的合作，藉由導入成熟的新興技術，加速反制能力的建置與交付。

Defense News reported that the Replicator 2 program has completed its first procurement action, selecting the DroneHunter F700 system developed by defense technology startup Fortem Technologies. The move underscores the Pentagon’s efforts to collaborate with non-traditional defense suppliers to accelerate capability development and delivery through mature emerging technologies.

AI與雷達整合　以非破壞方式反制威脅

報導指出，「無人機獵人F700」結合人工智慧與雷達系統進行目標識別，並依據目標類型與飛行高度，發射不同形式的捕捉網攔截來襲無人機。該系統可在不使用爆炸性手段的情況下完成反制，並能自主拖回捕獲目標，供後續鑑識分析，降低對周邊民用設施的潛在附帶風險。

According to the report, the DroneHunter F700 integrates artificial intelligence and radar to identify targets and deploys different types of capture nets based on target characteristics and altitude. The system counters hostile drones without explosive measures and can autonomously retrieve captured targets for forensic analysis, reducing potential collateral risks to civilian infrastructure.

支援全自主與協同作業　強化整體防禦效能

「無人機獵人F700」具備全自主運作能力，可單獨執行反無人機任務，也可與其他防空或反制系統協同運作，提升整體防禦效能，適用於保護重要軍事設施與兵力集結區域。

The DroneHunter F700 is capable of fully autonomous operation, conducting counter-drone missions independently or in coordination with other air defense and counter-UAS systems, thereby enhancing overall defensive effectiveness for protecting key military facilities and force concentrations.

延續複製者計畫　聚焦反無人機作戰需求

美國防部於2023年8月啟動「複製者1」（Replicator 1）計畫，目標是在2025年8月前為作戰人員部署數千具消耗性自主系統，以降低人員風險並強化作戰能力；2024年9月進一步宣布推動「複製者2」計畫，將重心轉向小型無人機反制能力，因應敵方對關鍵設施與部隊集結點的威脅。

The U.S. Department of Defense launched the Replicator 1 program in August 2023, aiming to deploy thousands of attritable autonomous systems by August 2025 to reduce operator risk and enhance combat effectiveness. In September 2024, the Department announced Replicator 2, shifting focus toward countering small drone threats targeting critical infrastructure and troop assembly areas.