The American defense contractor BAE Systems showcased the operation of a Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System C-UAS anti-drone complex built around the AMPV multi purpose armored vehicle. Official statements confirm the system is intended for automatic defense against air and ground unmanned platforms. Web listening channels and industry observers noted the event as a step in integrated air defense testing and demonstration planning.
C-UAS is a modular system that brings together two Leonardo DRS hemispherical radars, a 7.62 mm machine gun, Stinger missiles for short range air defense, and a 30 mm XM914 cannon. The weapon and sensor suite can be reconfigured to suit different mission profiles and terrain, illustrating flexibility in rapid fielding and adaptable engagement constructs.
The live fire exercise took place at the Big Sandy training range in Arizona, where the AMPV armored vehicle prototype displayed its ability to detect, track, identify, and engage moving targets. A sensor-led workflow guided target listing and engagement decisions, showing how real time data translates into actionable fire control in a complex environment.
During testing, the crew engaged several quadcopters using non contact 30 mm shells optimized for aerial targets, demonstrating close air defense capabilities with precision while maintaining safety protocols and command and control integrity.
Earlier statements referenced the use of artificial intelligence in military applications and noted that AI tools have been applied to assist decision making and sensor fusion in defense contexts, while underscoring responsible, oversight driven use of advanced technologies.