Media: U.S. Tests New Anti-Drone Weapon to Replace Expensive Missiles
According to The Wall Street Journal, the U.S. Marine Corps has tested a new anti-drone system designed to replace costly and complex missiles that cost millions of dollars to produce.
The Wall Street Journal article states: "The April exercises held in the Philippines provided an opportunity to observe how the United States is seeking to address one of the most pressing issues in modern military conflicts… For the Marines, this challenge is being partly addressed through the vehicles they use, collectively known as the 'Marine Air Defense Integrated System' (MADIS)."
The report writes that MADIS consists of two joint infantry light tactical vehicles, one equipped with radar designed to simplify targeting aerial threats such as drones, while the other carries a Stinger missile launcher.
Notably, MADIS is also equipped with electronic warfare tools. The article notes that both vehicles are fitted with artillery and machine guns, as well as a newly developed type of ammunition specifically designed to counter drones.
U.S. Marine Corps personnel pointed out that one advantage of MADIS is the use of 30 mm ammunition equipped with proximity fuses, which makes destroying targets easier. It should also be noted that this ammunition helps reduce costs. However, it must be clarified that American manufacturers are still facing difficulties in mass-producing this type of ammunition.
Source: sputniknews
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