BAE Systems has successfully tested its Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) prototype.
Conducted during a recent live fire demonstration at the Big Sandy range in Arizona, US, the tests revealed opportunities for future growth within the purpose-built modular framework of the AMPV platform.
Developed in collaboration with Moog, the AMPV C-UAS prototype demonstrated the ability to accurately detect, track, identify, defeat, or disable stationary and moving aerial and ground targets.
The demonstration showcased the turret engaging with ground targets and utilising a slew-to-cue capability to target both stationary and moving small drones with 30 mm proximity rounds.
“From the earliest combat capability concept stage of the AMPV program, we intentionally designed a modular and flexible configuration to provide an adaptable and ready-for-growth platform for the warfighter,” said Billy Sheehy, BAE Systems’ AMPV program director.
“In just over one year, our successful collaboration with Moog on the C-UAS prototype showcased the art of the possible of what a rapid response from leading industry providers can drive. When it comes to setting the tone for future integration at a higher standard and better pace for Soldiers, this is just the beginning of what you’ll see from the AMPV.”
The prototype is equipped with the same proven chassis as the existing variants in the family of vehicles, as well as the key enhancements of BAE Systems’ External Mission Equipment Package top plate.
EXMEP delivers real options for rapid integration of future technologies and capabilities onto the AMPV.
The ExMEP on the AMPV C-UAS prototype is configured with the Moog Reconfigurable Integrated-weapons Platform turret (RIwP®), BAE said in a media release.
“The fully integrated mission capability demonstrated in this RIwP equipment package on AMPV is ready now and poised to meet the current and future needs of our warfighters,” said Brandon Gollwitzer, Moog Inc. Turreted Weapon Systems general manager, United States.
