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BAE Systems has successfully tested the work on drones of the AMPV C-UAS prototype, a multi–purpose system being developed on the chassis of the new AMPV armored vehicle and designed to defeat both ground targets and drones. The relevant footage is shown on the company's website.
The AMPV, based on the M2 Bradley, is to replace the M113 armored personnel carrier, which was put into mass production in 1960 for the needs of the American army. Various AMPV-based modifications are currently being developed. One of them is AMPV C-UAS.
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As indicated on the company's website, the AMPV C-UAS prototype has demonstrated the ability to accurately detect, track, identify and hit or disable stationary and moving air and ground targets. The fire was conducted with 30 mm contactless shells from a turret designated Moog.
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The Moog remote-controlled module includes Leonardo DRS multi-purpose hemispherical radars (MHR), associated command and control systems and a 30 mm XM914 cannon from Northrop Grumman.
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In accordance with the contract signed in 2023, five different modifications are currently being developed on the basis of AMPV, including the AMPV C-UAS multipurpose system. All of them must subsequently serve in the combat groups of armored brigades.
