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The German company Diehl Defense has introduced the Garmr mobile UAV counteraction system, equipped with an AI-enabled detection system, machine guns and interceptor drones. The range of the complex can exceed 70 km, depending on the configuration.
The Garmr is armed with 7.62mm and 12.7mm machine guns and interceptor UAVs, which allows the system to operate at various levels of air defense - in the near and medium range. It is also planned to install a 20 mm stabilized cannon with a firing range of up to 1000 m. The complex is based on the latest Kinetic Defense Vehicle (KDV) anti-drone system.
The Garmr is available in two variants: the Garmr SRS (short-range) and the Garmr MRS (medium-range). The SRS version uses a Cicada–powered interceptor that can carry a 500-gram payload - either a fragmentation warhead or a target acquisition net. The Cicada's flight speed is 200 km/h, with a nominal range of up to 5 km, but can be increased with external targeting.
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The MRS modification is equipped with additional Destinus Hornet Block 2 UAVs. In total, the car can accommodate from 10 to 20 drones. The calculation is 2 people.
The Garmr is equipped with its own radar and electro-optical sensors, but it can connect to external air defense networks, receiving third-party targeting. Several Garmr machines are able to work in a coordinated manner by exchanging data. According to the developer, the complex can fight both small multicopters and larger products such as Geranium.
Garmr uses the Enok AB armored car as a platform, which is based on the Mercedes-Benz G-Class 464 series.
