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US Army Taps BAE for Novel 'Multi-Domain Artillery System' with Unique Block Design

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

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  • The US Army has selected BAE Systems to develop the 'Multi-Domain Artillery System' (MDACS), a new mobile air defense prototype.
  • The MDACS is designed to counter threats like cruise missiles, drones, and low-altitude attacks, featuring a unique block-like appearance.
  • It will utilize hypersonic projectiles (HVP) for interception, offering a cost-effective solution compared to traditional anti-aircraft missiles, and is expected to be operational by 2028.

In response to the escalating threats posed by cruise missiles, drones, and low-altitude aerial attacks, the United States Army has entrusted BAE Systems with the development of a novel mobile air defense system: the 'Multi-Domain Artillery System' (MDACS). This cutting-edge prototype, recently unveiled, presents a distinctive, block-like exterior, signaling a departure from conventional military aesthetics.

Facing the massive increase in cruise missiles, drones, and low-altitude threats, the US Army has chosen BAE Systems to develop and produce a new artillery prototype, the 'Multi-Domain Artillery System' (MDACS), which is primarily designed for air defense operations against threats such as drones, cruise missiles, and glide bombs.

· Liberty TimesIntroduction to the new MDACS system and its purpose.

The MDACS is engineered for high mobility, capable of rapid deployment via transport aircraft to remote theaters of operation. Its design integrates advanced radar and multi-domain battlefield management systems, establishing a mobile air defense node. A key feature is its reliance on 'hypersonic projectiles' (HVP) for intercepting aerial targets. These projectiles, designed for minimal drag and speeds exceeding Mach 3, achieve destruction through direct kinetic impact rather than explosive fragmentation, offering a potent countermeasure.

The biggest feature of the MDACS is the use of 'hypersonic projectiles' (HVP) to intercept aerial targets.

· Liberty TimesHighlighting the key technology employed by the MDACS.

Crucially, the MDACS addresses the escalating cost-effectiveness challenges in air defense. Traditional anti-aircraft missiles are prohibitively expensive when confronting swarms of low-cost drones and cruise missiles. The MDACS, utilizing artillery shells, presents a significantly more economical solution for large-scale interception missions. This system is slated for completion and validation by 2028, marking a significant advancement in the US Army's layered defense strategy.

Compared to the high cost of traditional air defense missiles, artillery ammunition is far less expensive, making it more suitable for large-scale low-cost interception.

· Liberty TimesExplaining the cost-effectiveness advantage of the MDACS compared to traditional missile systems.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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