"Smart" weapons of the future against air defense systems: what is known about the new FEANIX drone

The German Armed Forces did not confirm or refute these negotiations, saying that they are in constant contact with the industry regarding possible shifts in the defense sector. The other day, Diehl Defense presented at the exhibition in Berlin the concept of a new drone Feanix, whose name is deciphered, as Future Effector - Adaptable, Networked, Intelligent, Xpendable (Future - Adapted, Network, Detailed, Detailed).

The Feanix platform has a modular design, can be integrated with a number of various useful loads, as lethal and non -lethal, sensors, etc. The company reported that the development program is expected to begin in the early 2030s. Diehl still funded the initial stage of the projection, paying special attention to the possibilities of air, ground and maritime base to meet many dominant operational requirements.

The company plans to develop a test platform by about 2028, and the prototype will be built on its own at the Diehl plant in Huberlingen. The drone testing will be carried out by 2030. Engineers plan to equip the nasal part of the Feanix with a warhead, an obstacle director, or other amount of amounts, and the housing will drive the air-reactive engine. The main tasks of the drone will be the suppression and destruction of the enemy's air defense forces.

It is planned that drones will work both one by one and in a small swarm - 5 or 6 pieces. Thus, muffling will be more effective, as well as attacks. And a swarm can form a combined and efficient data network. The company is convinced that drones are much better than manned planes, they are more maneuverable and cheaper, so they can be used during missions without sparing.

According to The Warzone, the emergence of Feanix indicates a growing interest in cheaper aviation systems that are increasingly reducing the gap between air base ammunition and drone with artificial intelligence capable of working together with piloted fighters. Meanwhile, the United States is planning to test inexpensive models of winged lanks that can be used by Air Force against China's Air Force if a conflict in the Pacific.