AnGard Microwave
Develops compact and cost-effective electronic warfare and high-power microwave counter-drone systems.
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AnGard Microwave is a Dutch deeptech startup specializing in advanced electronic warfare and high-power microwave (HPM) systems designed to counter unmanned aerial threats. Founded in 2024 as the first joint spin-off between the University of Twente and TNO’s Defense, Safety & Security unit, the company was established by Anton Atanasov and Jasmine Sharifa Szimanneck. Their mission is to develop compact, directional, and high-efficiency solutions that neutralize hostile drones while minimizing collateral interference.
AnGard’s core technology is built upon two proprietary amplifier architectures: the Load-Modulated Linearizing (LML) amplifier and the Self-Matching Balanced Amplifier (SMBA). These innovations enable precise, long-range jamming and electromagnetic disruption with high energy efficiency, making them suitable for deployment on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), ground-based systems, and mobile platforms.
The company’s systems are designed to address the growing threat posed by drones used for espionage, smuggling, and sabotage. AnGard’s smart jammers can selectively disrupt or spoof the navigation of illegal drones, forcing them to land safely or return to their origin without affecting nearby communication systems. For more advanced threats, such as AI-controlled or fiber-optic drones, AnGard is developing HPM systems capable of disabling electronics at a distance through targeted electromagnetic pulses.
Beyond defense applications, AnGard Microwave envisions expanding into the satellite communications (SatCom) market. The company has been invited by the European Space Agency to propose a project focused on designing microwave transmitter chips for SatCom applications. This initiative underscores AnGard’s commitment to leveraging its technology for both security and connectivity purposes.
Headquartered in Enschede, Netherlands, AnGard Microwave operates with a small, multidisciplinary team of experts in RF engineering, signal processing, and antenna design. The company is actively seeking partnerships and investment opportunities to advance its prototypes and conduct live field trials.