Robin Radar Systems | Prime-side opportunity research | 11 October 2026

Trust Automation Air Force SUADS: alternative radar evaluation

Company and technology context

IRIS 3D C-UAS radar; IRIS On-The-Move, including maritime; known DHS/FIFA integration and U.S. integrator partnerships.

Research assessment

Research status: LOW PRIORITY. This is a research avenue, not a confirmed open solicitation or subcontract.

The dated signal

Echodyne announced April 20 it is integrated as primary radar in Trust Automation SUADS under Air Force IDIQ.

Possible technical fit — to be validated

Robin IRIS could be benchmarked only if platform solicits a second radar class, maritime version or deployment niche; displacement unlikely.

Who to approach and how

Trust Automation SUADS sensor integration BD/engineering through official company channel; current named program owner not confirmed.

Practical next moves

Ask only whether an open second-source sensor test exists; compare API/cueing profiles and EMC/power.

Critical unknowns and disqualifiers

Very weak lead: Echodyne incumbent is explicit. Prefer new platform instead of forcing this one.

What should be verified before commercial pursuit

verify exact product model/specs; identify engineering decision maker through sourced current record; establish if the work package is actually open; find fresh government/prime primary sources; corroborate integration pathway, competing incumbents and the contact route. If any gate fails, hold the brief.

Source trail

• https://www.echodyne.com/newsroom/echodyne-partners-with-trust-automation-on-u-s-air-force-counter-uas-contract
• https://www.robinradar.com/news-events/robin-announces-iris-on-the-move-otm-at-sea-to-strengthen-maritime-drone-detection

Caltrio public-source working intelligence. Program announcements are not evidence of an unfilled supplier order. Information may change; verify source dates, technical specifications, and current contacts before outreach.