APC Stryker armed with teeth: US Army offered a new version of armored vehicles (video)

A key element of a new version of armored vehicles is a laser weapon of directional energy, called Locust, with a capacity of 26 kW. According to experts, these are unique solutions to combat UAVs. The defense contractor Leonardo DRS proposed the US Army a new modification of the Stryker armored personnel carrier with an 8 × 8 wheel formula, which is intended to significantly strengthen the possibilities of the US Army in the field of air defense of the near radius.

The War Zone reviewers told more about the features of the new version of the armored vehicle. This new variant, developed in collaboration with several leading defense companies, offers unique solutions to combat unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and other air threats. The new version of Stryker will be equipped with the following means of lesion: a key element of a new armored personnel carrier is a laser-weapon of directional energy, which is a 26-kilot installation developed by Bluehalo.

Laser, called Locust, is placed on a sliding mount in the back of the housing. It is designed to destroy drones and, according to the developers, can simultaneously affect several goals at a considerable distance. The use of lasers in the control of UAVs is one of the key trends in modern air defense systems, as lasers make it possible to economically and effectively destroy air threats, excluding without expensive missile interceptors.

In addition to the laser, the new Stryker is equipped with a four-barrel launcher for 70mm missiles with laser APKWS II, located on the roof of the machine. These missiles provide additional protection against air goals, including drones, and are equipped with new warheads, specially designed for the destruction of unmanaged aircraft. The upper part of the armored personnel carp also has a remote control station, armed with a 30mm XM914 automatic gun and a 7. 62 mm machine gun.

Automatic cannon has the ability to shoot projectiles with a non -contact detonator, which increases its efficiency when shooting for small air purposes, such as drones. It is also equipped with a new double -gun supply system, which allows the operator to choose between the shells for air and land purposes.

For the detection and tracking of air threats, the armored personnel carrier is equipped with a Titan SV radio frequency detection system from Bluehalo, as well as multifunctional radars with active phased antenna lattices and 360-degree cameras. These technologies provide the possibility of prompt detection and classification of goals, which is extremely important for modern combat conditions, where drones can operate at high speeds and in difficult weather conditions.