American engineers have developed an innovative anti-drone system for the Armed Forces that detects 500 targets at the same time

During recent military exercises in the USA, the Cerberus XL C-UAS system was demonstrated — modern technology for the detection, tracking and neutralization of drones. The system is equipped with thermal imaging and optical sensors, 3D radars and radio frequency detection technology, which allows detecting and eliminating threats at a distance of up to three kilometers. . Interesting Engineering writes about it.

Cerberus XL can simultaneously track up to 500 targets, operate in extreme conditions and be used in air, ground and sea operations. It provides multi-domain situational awareness, which makes it ideal for the protection of military bases, airports, ports, borders and critical infrastructure.

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According to the developers, the system covers the entire chain of countering drones: from detection to destruction . It easily integrates with other systems and uses artificial intelligence to increase the accuracy of target identification.

Last year, Cerberus XL was supplied to the Armed Forces of Ukraine as part of a $31 million deal with Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace. In combat conditions in Ukraine, the system has proven its effectiveness.

The system was also presented at the Falcon Peak initiative, organized by the US Department of Defense to test anti-UAV technologies. During a two-week training exercise at Fort Carson, Colorado, Cerberus XL was tested alongside other systems, demonstrating its ability to track and neutralize drones in a variety of environments.

According to Teledyne FLIR Defense President Jifen Lei, the system provides rapid deployment and can be integrated with existing platforms to enhance protection against drones. It is predicted that growing demand for such technologies will contribute to the development of the military drone market, which will grow annually by at an average of 11.7% by 2029.