The company American Rheinmetall conducted tests of a new mobile defense system against drones during an exercise with live ammunition at the test area Big Sandy Range.
The equipment was installed on the tactical vehicle Infantry Squad Vehicle-C (ISV-C)developed by GM Defensedemonstrating the ability to detect and neutralize small drones in a controlled environment.
During the demonstration, the system was able to hit targets representing fixed-wing and rotary-wing drones, two of the most common types used in surveillance and attack missions. The integration with the light vehicle was considered successful, demonstrating that the platform can operate quickly and accompany troops during maneuvers on the battlefield.
The tests also analyzed the so-called “average cost per shoot down”, an indicator that measures the economic effectiveness of anti-drone systems when dealing with low-cost aerial threats. According to the company, the results confirmed that the system is ready for further evaluations during a US Army military exercise, scheduled to take place at Fort Sill.
The solution is designed as a remote-controlled weapon station that can operate autonomously as the last line of defense against drones approaching troops or critical infrastructure. Integrated into highly mobile vehicles, the system is part of a new generation of U-SHORAD defense systems developed to address the growing use of drones in modern military operations.
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Source: Defence Blog | Photo: LinkedIn – American Rheinmetall | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editors
