Roshel and Leonardo manufacturers have developed a new mobile system to combat drones. It is designed to counter airborne threats such as drone swarms, reconnaissance, and attack drones on the modern battlefield.
This Senator Pickup MRAP armored vehicle, already in use in Ukraine, has been equipped with Leonardo's Falcon Shield UAV countermeasure system. This integration allows to detect, track, and neutralize a wide range of threats. According to the Defense Blog, the system can be used both statically and on the move, making it suitable for convoy protection and forward operations.
Read more: AI, 4G Modems, Telegram: What’s Really Inside Upgraded Shaheds?
From Defense Express, we would like to add that equipping armored vehicles with anti-drone systems is an important trend in modern warfare. However, with the constant development of munitions, it is crucial that the system meets today's challenges.
The first in line of those who would be interested in acquiring Falcon Shield should be Ukraine because Roshel Senator and Senator MRAP armored vehicles are actively used by the country's military. According to the Canadian company, more than 1,800 vehicles have already been delivered to Ukraine, and this figure will only grow, as Ukroboronprom has signed an agreement with Roshel on the joint production of these armored vehicles.
Speaking about the capabilities of anti-drone equipment, Falcon Shield uses specialized radars and Electronic Surveillance Measures covering 360 degrees. Powerful sensors and effectors are also installed to detect, identify and neutralize UAVs using electronic warfare.
Although Falcon Shield Mobile is based on the Senator, the anti-drone system is not tied to a specific chassis and can be mounted on other platforms or used in a stationary configuration according to customer requirements. This is achieved thanks to the modular structure of the system, which allows for various configurations, including the integration of equipment from other manufacturers.
The appearance of fiber-optic drones on the battlefield has raised the question about various methods of neutralizing them. According to Leonardo, Falcon Shield can use kinetic methods to combat drones. The available photos show only electronic countermeasures, suggesting the system is ineffective against fiber-optic drones. That is why today's most relevant solutions involve kinetic countermeasures, such as SAAB's Loke or Diehl's Kinetic Defense Vehicle.
To meet today's challenges, Falcon Shield needs to fully integrate kinetic capabilities, such as a module equipped with an anti-aircraft machine gun or cannon. Such a solution is realistic, given the modular nature of the system, which provides Roshel and Leonardo with strong potential for development in the modern world.
As Defense Express reported russians had armed Shahed-136 with new 90-kg combined-action warheads.
Read more: Ukrainian Armor LLC is Ready to Mass-Produce Varta-2 APC, Integrated With Sich 30mm Gun Turret
