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US Army for the first time uses a new system to counteract Drone M-Lids (photo)

The deployment of the system in the area of ​​the Gaza Sector is due to the active use of Hamas -drone terrorists for attacks on military and civilian facilities. In response to threats from drones, the US Army first used its newest mobile integrated M-Lids drones. According to a photograph published on social networks, the complex is deployed to protect the floating dock created by the US military for the delivery of humanitarian aid in gas. This was reported on May 21 by Army Recognition.

The new M-Lids system is designed to counteract modern UAV threats. It includes two ATVs and ambush protection (M-ATV), each of which is equipped with specialized functions for identifying and neutralizing unmanned threats. The first M-ATV, Electronic Warfare Vehicle, focused on identifying and tracking drones. It is equipped with advanced technologies, such as the Command and management system of the advanced district (FAAD C2) and the mission registrar.

For radio electronic wrestling, a Cuaws weapon search system is used, which violates communication channels and hostile drones. The machine is also equipped with a machine gun of the M2 50th caliber for physical destruction of drones. "This combination of electronic and kinetic opportunities provides a comprehensive approach to counteracting various threats from drones that occur in the modern war," the authors of the material write.

The second M-ATV, Kinetic Defeat Vehicle, is responsible for neutralizing the identified drones with kinetic means. It is equipped with a FAAD C2 Command and Management System and the KU-M (Kumrfs-M) radar system for detecting and tracking drones. The machine uses a remote integrated weapon platform (RIWP), including 30mm XM914E1, M240 machine gun and Coyote Block 2+.

It is noted that the deployment of M-Lids in Gaza demonstrates the commitment of the US Army to protect its objects and humanitarian missions from new threats. These events emphasize the importance of innovative decisions in the fight against drones and adaptation to the current conditions of war, and in the conditions of rapidly changing landscape of hostilities, effective protection against UAV becomes a key factor in the success of military operations. Recall that the US Army invited $ 13.