Войти

The Belgian company John Cockerill has revealed details of a new anti-drone cannon system

1149
0
+1

Image source: topwar.ru

During the DIMDEX 2024 exhibition, the Belgian company John Cockerill revealed details of its new development – a 30 mm cannon system designed to combat drones.

As noted in the edition of EDR Magazine, for two weeks, firing from a new product at UAVs of various sizes flying at different speeds was carried out at the training ground in Bulgaria. It is stated that they were successful. The defeat of the UAV was carried out using artificial intelligence with programmable air-detonation ammunition fired from a 30 mm Mk 44S 30x173 mm cannon from Northrop Grumman. The firing unit will be placed on the C1030 and C3030 turrets from John Cockerill.

Image source: topwar.ru

AI is a software autotracker capable of countering complex threats in the face of small Class 1 drones, which are characterized by extremely low radar, visual and infrared visibility.

The AI, working in conjunction with a standard radar, automatically tracks the target and controls the turret, anticipating the trajectory of the drone. In parallel, the fire control computer calculates the optimal detonation point for 30 mm ammunition with programmable air detonation. Depending on the option selected by the shooter, the SLA can calculate the sequence of firing single shots or three-shot bursts.

Image source: topwar.ru

During tests conducted at a test site in Bulgaria, the new complex was capable of hitting small Class 1 drones at a range of about 1000 m using a single 30 mm programmable projectile.

To defeat drones, it is necessary to combine a number of elements

- the company says.

Further work and shooting will be carried out throughout the year in order to improve the system's skills. It is expected to be ready by the end of this year.

The rights to this material belong to
The material is placed by the copyright holder in the public domain
  • The news mentions
Do you want to leave a comment? Register and/or Log in
ПОДПИСКА НА НОВОСТИ
Ежедневная рассылка новостей ВПК на электронный почтовый ящик
  • Discussion
    Update
  • 27.04 08:50
  • 8655
Without carrot and stick. Russia has deprived America of its usual levers of influence
  • 27.04 08:06
  • 5
КНДР ратифицировала договор о стратегическом партнерстве с Россией - ЦТАК
  • 27.04 05:40
  • 22
Russian air defense systems: the first experience of real combat use
  • 27.04 05:39
  • 16
Генерал-майора Ивана Попова приговорили к пяти годам колонии общего режима и лишили звания
  • 26.04 20:56
  • 10
"Vampires" against "Geraniums" in Ukraine
  • 26.04 20:38
  • 1475
Корпорация "Иркут" до конца 2018 года поставит ВКС РФ более 30 истребителей Су-30СМ
  • 26.04 20:20
  • 39
Commander of the US Air Force in Europe on the role of aviation in the fighting in Ukraine
  • 26.04 02:52
  • 2
СМИ: японские военные вышли на финишную прямую в создании рельсотрона
  • 25.04 19:36
  • 1
A massive attack by Ukrainian UAVs on Crimea may be preparation for an amphibious operation
  • 25.04 17:11
  • 0
БПЛА для Беларуси – запас карман не тянет!
  • 25.04 17:11
  • 40
CEO of UAC Slyusar: SSJ New tests with Russian engines will begin in the fall - TASS interview
  • 25.04 16:54
  • 0
Некоторые аспекты устойчивости обороны в современных вооружённых конфликтах
  • 25.04 16:22
  • 1
В Москве состоялось расширенное заседание Военного совета Сухопутных войск
  • 25.04 15:56
  • 1
На Украине показали заброшенную БМП на шасси Т-55
  • 25.04 15:49
  • 1
Стрельбу доработанного БТР-82А показали на видео