On August 12, 2025, Leonardo DRS announced the successful completion of the first series of open water tests of its advanced marine equipment package, the Counter-Unmanned Aerial System Maritime Mission Equipment Package. This system is specifically designed for installation on small unmanned surface vessels (USVs) and is designed to protect naval fleets from threats from unmanned aerial vehicles.
The new system is a scalable solution based on Leonardo DRS's expertise in ground-based mobile drone and short-range air defense systems. It integrates active and passive radio frequency (RF), optoelectronic, infrared (EO/IR) sensors, 4G/5G-based electronic countermeasures systems, and a variety of kinetic and non-kinetic weapons.
The tests were conducted in realistic marine conditions and confirmed the system's capabilities in detecting, identifying and tracking aerial threats, as well as tracking surface objects. Special attention was paid to working in a complex electronic environment with the BlackLab passive radio frequency detector and the STAG EO/IR platform with thermal imaging cameras.
The system is controlled by artificial intelligence, which allows you to quickly and accurately combine data from various sensors to classify targets and make decisions on their neutralization. Thanks to its modular architecture and versatile design, the system can be integrated into various types of combat and support vessels.
This solution significantly expands defense capabilities in coastal areas and on the high seas, allowing the forces of the US Navy and its allies to effectively counter the growing threat of drones, reducing the risk to crews and ensuring the safety of fleets in a multi-domain war.
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