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Maritime Industry Briefing: Defence Technology Firm Molfar to Showcase Radar System at Prague's Future Forces Expo

By MGN Editorial•October 21, 2026 at 06:00 PM

Polish-Ukrainian defence technology company Molfar Defence Technologies, a Front Ventures portfolio company, is set to exhibit its tactical low-altitude threat detection radar system at the Future Forces exhibition in Prague this October.

## Defence Tech Firm Molfar Defence to Present Radar System at Future Forces Prague Molfar Defence Technologies, a Polish-Ukrainian defence technology company and portfolio firm of venture capital group Front Ventures, is scheduled to participate in the Future Forces exhibition in Prague from 21–23 October, according to a PR Newswire release. The company is developing a tactical radar system designed to detect threats at low altitudes — a capability of growing relevance across both defence and maritime domain awareness applications. The system is reported to be undergoing active field testing ahead of the Prague showcase. ### Relevance to Maritime Security While Molfar Defence operates primarily within the land-based tactical defence sector, low-altitude radar detection technology carries direct implications for maritime security operations. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and drone-based threats have become an increasing concern for port operators, offshore installations, and naval forces operating in contested or high-risk maritime environments. Systems capable of identifying and tracking low-altitude aerial threats are increasingly being evaluated for integration into port security frameworks and vessel protection protocols. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has accelerated development of such technologies, with Polish-Ukrainian defence partnerships emerging as a notable source of innovation in the sector. Front Ventures, which backed Molfar Defence, has positioned itself at the intersection of defence technology investment and dual-use innovation. ### Future Forces Exhibition The Future Forces Forum in Prague is an established international platform for defence and security technology, attracting military procurement officials, government representatives, and industry stakeholders from across NATO member states and partner nations. Participation in the event is expected to provide Molfar Defence with significant exposure to potential institutional customers and strategic partners. No financial details or procurement agreements were disclosed in connection with the announcement. *Source: PR Newswire / Front Ventures*
#maritime security#port security#radar technology#UAV detection#defence technology#drone threats#maritime domain awareness

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