DAMITA
Dr. Khalifa Murad Albloosh
The “DAMITA System” is a next-generation integrated air-defense system conceived and driven by Dr. Khalifa Alblooshi, who has led its conceptualization, strategic architecture, and international cooperation framework since 2023.
By bringing together top-tier defense companies from seven countries—including Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Austria, Australia, Monaco, and the United States—he established the foundation upon which Calidus successfully completed the system’s full development.
As a result, the UAE achieved a historic milestone by developing, for the first time, a next-generation low-altitude drone-defense system that surpasses the capabilities of existing equipment in major defense nations. The DAMITA System made its global debut at the Dubai Airshow in November, standing as the flagship symbol of UAE-led defense innovation and a new standard for counter-drone and composite-threat environments.
Dr. Khalifa Alblooshi is widely regarded as the principal architect and driving force behind the entire lifecycle of DAMITA—from its initial conception and international coordination to system development and global launch.
To introduce the DAMITA System to the Government of the Republic of Korea, a strategic marketing initiative is being carried out through Calidus Korea. Extensive media outreach is underway, including major outlets such as the Defense Daily, and trademark registration as well as patent applications are being pursued in parallel.
DAMITA
Air Defence System
DAMITA is a UAE-developed, AI-integrated drone defense system that delivers
an integrated air defense solution to defeat mass-drone and swarm attacks.
DAMITA
Precision with Laser, Certainty with AHEAD —Complete Defense in Any Weather
DAMITA integrates high-energy lasers and 35mm AHEAD air-burst rounds into a single system that automatically selects the optimal interceptor for any weather, distance, or target type. From drone swarms to close-in threats, DAMITA delivers stable, environment-resilient protection.
Laser weapons achieve their highest performance in clear weather and open visibility. With sufficient power, they enable continuous engagements and extremely low cost-per-shot, making them ideal against large volumes of drone threats. Their precision allows rapid neutralization of vulnerable components such as sensors, control surfaces, and lightweight airframes.
However, laser performance can degrade in adverse conditions such as rain, dust, fog, or thermal distortion. In these environments, 35mm AHEAD air-burst ammunition provides decisive advantage. AHEAD is minimally affected by weather and creates a tungsten fragmentation cloud that instantly eliminates fast, small, or close-range targets. It is particularly effective for handling swarm formations and residual threats.
DAMITA unifies these two effectors through an AI-driven C2 engine, ensuring the system automatically adapts to changing battlefield conditions. In clear weather, the laser delivers economical, high-throughput engagement; in poor weather, AHEAD guarantees reliable kill performance. This hybrid approach ensures uninterrupted defense—any target, any environment, any time.
DAMITA
Air Defence System
The DAMITA System unifies autonomous, layered C-UAS capabilities from detection to defeat through an AI-driven C2 software core, delivering comprehensive protection and time dominance for cities, borders, bases, and critical sites. Developed and manufactured entirely in the UAE, DAMITA integrates AI C2 software with 35mm AHEADÆ rounds and a High-power Microwave (HPM) to provide a single, layered air-defence solution that defeats large-scale and swarm drone attacks.
Calidus Group
TECHNOLOGY THAT GUARDS A NATION, CALIDUS
CALIDUS is the UAE’s first developer of integrated counter-drone defence systems, redefining the industry with autonomous, layered air-defence solutions.
Founded in 2015 in Abu Dhabi, we are a 100% UAE-owned, vertically integrated defence technology company delivering consistent quality from concept design to serial production and in-service support. Built on world-class engineering and rigorous international compliance, our high-performance solutions protect nations and critical infrastructure with efficiency, reliability, and decisive mission advantage.
About DAMITA System
OPTIMAL SOLUTION FOR AI DRONE AND SWARM DRONE DEFENCE
DRONE DEFENCE
AUTONOMOUS AIR DEFENCE SYSTEM
MISSILE DEFENCE (CRUISE MISSILE)
TECHNOLOGICALLY EGED
AERIAL DOME
DAMITA System Configuration
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION EXAMPLE
AI-Driven Software Defined HPM System
The Invisible Shield: Dominating the Skies with Intelligent Electromagnetic Warfare
01 Software-Defined High-Power Microwave (HPM)
Beyond traditional hardware-centric defense, our software-defined architecture generates and optimizes electromagnetic waveforms in real-time.
Adaptive Waveform Control
Instantly modifies microwave patternsto match the specific frequencyand characteristics of target drones, maximizing neutralization efficiency.
Real-time Lethality Updates
Stay ahead of evolving threats. Counter new drone models through instant software updates without the need for hardware replacement.
02 AI-Integrated Target Engagement
Our integrated Artificial Intelligence analyzes complex battlefield environments to support rapid, decisive commander intent.
Automated Multi-Target Prioritization
In the face of massive drone swarms, the AI evaluates threat levels and calculates the optimal engagement sequence and coverage.
Precision Beamforming
Software-controlled energy steering allows for surgical strikes on single targets or wide-sector denial for entire swarms simultaneously.
03 Dynamic Safe Zones & Precision Control
Protect friendly assets and civilian infrastructure while neutralizing threats with pinpoint accuracy.
Software-Defined Exclusion Zones
With a simple "drag-and-drop" on the interface, operators can create "Safe Zones" where power is inhibited, protecting friendly communications and assets.
Intuitive HMI (Human-Machine Interface)
Replaces complex technical data with a streamlined graphical interface, ensuring error-free operation under high-pressure combat scenarios.
04 One-to-Many Dominance
Ensure sustainable defense with an inexhaustible magazine and superior cost-per-kill advantage.
Unlimited Magazine
As long as there is power, the defense remains active. No physical ammunition limits means continuous protection against sustained attacks.
Cost-Efficient Defense
Near-zero cost per shot provides a superior economic advantage against low-cost, mass-produced drone threats.
DAMITA FULL CONFIGURATION
DIRECT ENGAGEMENT AGAINST THREATS
Main Features
Hard Kill System
Concept
The DAMITA System, developed in the UAE, is the world’s first AI-based integrated counter-drone solution, employing multi-sensor fusion technology for real-time detection, classification, and interception. By combining high-performance radar, RF scanners, EO/IR sensors, and AI algorithms, it enables precise threat analysis and autonomous engagement.
A single unit integrates four hard-kill systems, High-Power Microwave(HPM), and one soft-kill module, all connected via a unified C2 network to counter swarm and large-scale drone threats. Incorporating lessons from the Ukraine conflict, DAMITA defines a new standard for AI-driven, next-generation air defense, safeguarding cities and critical infrastructures.
Main Features: Hard Kill System
Carry 252 rounds of ammunition
AHEAD®
HARD KILL SYSTEM
(V-SHORAD) - 35mm
* The manufacturer may modify the product design through continuous performance improvements
ABOUT AHEAD® AIRBURST
(CLS-SR35)
AHEAD® is a specialized type of airburst ammunition. Engineered for superior lethality and precision.
Unlike generic airburst rounds, AHEAD® uses advanced programming and a patented
time-fuzing mechanism to eject hundreds of tungsten sub-projectiles at the optimal point in flight.
This creates a dense, cone-shaped pattern that maximizes hit probability against small, fast-moving,
or swarming targets. Its proven effectiveness, reliability, and widespread deployment make it the
globally recognized benchmark in future-proof air defence.
Main Features: ELECTRONIC WARFARE
HIGH ENERGY POWER LASER SYSTEM
Fixed or towed high-power HPM system
HPM Platform Specifications:
Mobile&Pod
Main Features: Soft Kill System
INTEGRATED
SOFT-KILL SYSTEM
DETECT, DISRUPT, CONTROL
THE FIRST LAYER OF DEFENCE
* The manufacturer may modify the product design through continuous performance improvements
DAMITA Command & Control (C2)
AI POWERED COMMAND FOR MODERN OPERATIONS
ALL-DOMAIN SENSOR FUSION
The DAMITA C2 System fuses multi domain sensors and effectors into a single tactical picture, giving operators complete view and control of the battlespace. From urban environment to a hostile border, the C2 detects, tracks and classifies threats to automate the kill chain in machine speed.
The New Era of Naval Defense: Maritime HPM
ADVANCED ELECTRONIC SHIELDING FOR AIRCRAFT CARRIERS AND SURFACE COMBATANTS
Option
APOLLO HIGH ENERGY LASER WEAPON
Advancing a joint development program for a 100 kW-class high-energy laser system to safeguard critical assets with speed-of-light precision, with the objective of enabling export to third countries.
