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IDEX 2023 Preview: Leonardo DRS Highlights Force Protection

Advanced Sensors and Networking Technologies Also Prominent

At IDEX in Abu Dhabi 20-24 February, Leonardo DRS’ booth (#03-A32) will focus visitor attention on counter-UAS and short-range air defence systems, advanced thermal weapon sights, network computing, and  combat support systems. “We are aligning our technologies and capabilities with the most critical priorities of our allies to support current requirements and future needs,” explained Mike Coulter, SVP, Business Development.

Capabilities, technologies and systems on show will include:

C-UAS and Maneuver-Short Range Air Defense (M-SHORAD): DRS is working closely with the US government Foreign Military Sales office to offer these systems to the UAE as soon as possible. The company is the lead vehicle integrator for the US Army’s mobile C-UAS programme of record and is currently delivering the Mobile-Low, Slow, Small, UAV Integrated Defeat System (M-LIDS). It also provides the mission equipment package (MEP) for the Army’s M-SHORAD programme;

Tactical Radar Systems: Software-defined 4D AESA pulse-Doppler radars enable lifesaving, mission-critical capabilities for manoeuvre forces, offering simultaneous multi-mission capability and real time 360° situational awareness for operational superiority across multiple domains. The advanced, compact, lightweight radars also sit at the heart of combat-proven active protection systems, vehicle protection systems and hostile fire detection applications, as well as providing an ability to rapidly detect, track and classify a range of threats including small arms, RPGs, ATGMs and tank rounds;

Computer Networking: The rugged Data Distribution Unit (DDU) enables centralised interaction with platform C4ISR, EW and weapons subsystems;

Individual Weapon Sights: The Individual Weapon Sights (IWS-17) are an advanced set of clip-on infrared weapon sights, based on the company’s proven 17µm thermal sensor technology. It combines rugged, lightweight, modular construction with superior thermal imaging to maintain day/night performance in smoke or fog, significantly increasing survivability and decisive operations;

Crew-Served IWS: The IWS-CS integrates with the M2 .50cal machinegun, MK19 grenade launcher and the M240B medium machinegun, communicating wirelessly with an HMD and allowing the soldier to receive imagery while behind armour;

Joint Assault Bridge (JAB): This provides Mobility Augmentation Companies with a survivable, deployable and sustainable heavy assault bridging capability. It will bridge wet or dry gaps while offering freedom of manoeuvre to keep up with heavy armour. It consists of a hydraulic bridge launcher for an MLC 85 vehicle-launched bridge mounted on an M1A1 Abrams hull;

Mounted Family of Computer Systems (MFoCS): This integrated networking system allows commanders and platform operators to control and interface with sensors, communications equipment, mission command applications, navigational devices, and platform vetronics from any workstation in the platform or command post. Platform-agnostic, the system allows end-users to adopt best-of-breed solutions;

Vehicle Intercom System (VIS): An off-the-shelf product that offers a flexible, future-proof solution to platform-based audio, fully interoperable with most existing tactical and emergency services radio and radio networks.

 

The M-LIDS counter-UAS capability – seen here during training in Kuwait last year, is one of the advanced solutions the company will promote at IDEX 2023. (US Army/Spc Damian Mioduszewski)

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02/09/2023

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