Department 13, a software company specializing in counter-drone technology, announced a partnership with Raytheon on 8 January regarding the development of new solutions and to support existing counter-drone technologies. D13 and Raytheon initially will seek opportunities for MESMER, D-13's low-power, non-jamming, non-line-of-sight, non-kinetic counter-drone solution that can detect and then stop, redirect or take control of drones. At this stage, the partnership involves Raytheon promoting the software to its client base and support marketing activities.