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XENTA-M5

Weibel Scientific Doppler radar that detects and tracks drones, aircraft and missiles.

On 22 September, Denmark's defence procurement agency ordered more XENTA-M5 radars from Weibel Scientific for drone detection.

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Background

XENTA-M5 is a Doppler radar made by Weibel Scientific to detect and track drones, aircraft and missiles. Its role is to provide the detection and tracking information needed before an air-defence system can respond. The product therefore sits in the surveillance layer of counter-drone and short-range air-defence networks.

The available evidence identifies XENTA-M5 as a Danish-made system from Weibel Scientific. Its stated threat set spans small drones and conventional airborne objects, which gives it a wider role than a sensor designed only for drone detection. This makes the radar relevant where operators need one system to identify varied air threats and maintain a shared picture of activity.

Common Questions
What is the XENTA-M5 radar?
It is a Doppler radar made by Weibel Scientific in Allerød, Denmark. It detects and tracks drones as well as aircraft and missiles.Source: weibelradars.com
Which countries use the XENTA-M5 radar?
Denmark ordered four for its Army's 1st Brigade in December 2025 and ordered more in September 2026 for a national drone shield.Source: Weibel Scientific release, 5 December 2025
How is the XENTA-M5 used in Danish air defence?
In the 1st Brigade it is mounted on Rheinmetall all-terrain vehicles and feeds Terma's command-and-control system for very short range air defence.Source: Weibel Scientific release, 5 December 2025
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