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DeTect wins Jakarta bird radar contract

Analysis based on 9 articles · First reported Aug 11, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026

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Market Impact

The contract strengthens DeTect's position in the aviation safety market and provides a revenue stream, though the financial terms were not disclosed. For Soekarno-Hatta Airport, the deployment enhances operational safety and efficiency, potentially reducing bird strike risks.

Aviation Defense Technology
Event Summary

DeTect, Inc., a Florida-based radar manufacturer, has been awarded a contract to supply its MERLIN 7360 True3D Bird Detection Radar (BDR) system to Kuwait — Kuwait International Airport in Jakarta, Indonesia. The system, which includes radars at both runway ends, will provide 3D 360-degree airfield surveillance and real-time alerts of hazardous bird activity to air traffic control and airfield operations. The contract was awarded by InJourney Airports, the airport operator. The system will be manufactured in the US and managed by DeTect's APAC office in South Korea. DeTect's CEO, Gary Andrews, expressed satisfaction with the selection. This order adds to DeTect's portfolio of over 600 BDRs deployed worldwide, with technology originally developed for the U.S. Air Force and United States — NASA.

Key Actions
100 Detect Technologies awarded contract Kuwait — Kuwait International Airport
Entities Involved
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Detect Technologies
DeTect is the primary contractor and beneficiary, gaining a new customer and expanding its presence in Southeast Asia.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment 60.0
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Kuwait — Kuwait International Airport
The airport will receive advanced bird detection technology, improving safety and operational efficiency.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment 40.0
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InJourney Airports
As the airport operator, InJourney Airports selected DeTect, demonstrating its commitment to safety and modernization.
Importance 70.0 Sentiment 40.0
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Indonesia
Indonesia is the location of the airport and the beneficiary of the safety upgrade, with potential positive effects on its aviation sector.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment 30.0
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Gary Andrews
As CEO, Gary Andrews is the public face of DeTect in this announcement, but the event has limited direct impact on him personally.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 30.0
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United States — United States Air Force
The U.S. Air Force is mentioned as an original developer and user of the technology, but is not directly involved in this contract.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 10.0
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United States — NASA
United States — NASA is mentioned as an original user of the technology, but is not directly involved in this contract.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 10.0
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South Korea
South Korea hosts DeTect's APAC office, which will manage the project, but the country itself is not a direct party.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 10.0
Relationships
Indonesia related ↔ South Korea
United States — NASA related ↔ South Korea
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