Mobile-Low, Slow, Small Unmanned Aircraft Integrated Defeat System (M-LIDS) is a mobile counter-

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(C-UAS) developed for the

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. It is designed to detect, track, and neutralize small unmanned aerial systems, commonly known as drones.

Overview

M-LIDS is engineered to counter small, low-flying, and slow-moving drones that are often used for surveillance, reconnaissance, and attacks; the system comprises advanced detection systems, including sophisticated

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and electronic warfare capabilities. For neutralization, M-LIDS employs a cannon or

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such as the Coyote missile, as well as electronic warfare measures to disable or destroy the drone threats

Connection to C-RAM

M-LIDS is often deployed with the Counter-Rocket, Artillery, and Mortar (C-RAM) system. While C-RAM intercepts rockets, artillery, and mortar rounds, M-LIDS focuses on aerial threats from drones, providing comprehensive defense.

Operational history

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* Date of deployment: 21 May 2024 * Details: Deployed to protect humanitarian aid operations, marking its first combat use. Installed alongside C-RAM for layered defense

Romania

* Date of deployment: April 2024 * Details: Deployed as part of the U.S.

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to enhance air defenses near Ukraine. Conducted live fire exercises at the

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References

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