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The 'UAS observation system' contract, awarded by Finland's Poliisihallitus (National Police Board) for 6,059,520 EUR, involves a five-year agreement covering the rental and maintenance of products for 3 to 5 years. UAS refers to Unmanned Aircraft Systems (drones), and this system likely provides observation, detection, and monitoring capabilities for law enforcement, aligning with European police needs for fixed and mobile counter-UAS technologies to secure infrastructure and operations. While specific details on the supplier or exact technical features are not available in the sources, it supports police efforts in drone surveillance and mitigation, similar to deployments by agencies like German State Police.
Merged TED refs: 438246-2025, 251516-2024