As part of the contract, BAE Systems will advance its laser-based Stormcrow and TERRA RAVEN countermeasure systems. These technologies are integral to the U.S. Army’s electronic warfare (EW)-based Active Protection System (APS), which aims to neutralise threats efficiently while conserving kinetic countermeasures.
“Today’s combat vehicles need active protection systems that quickly and efficiently counter modern threats,” said Jared Belinsky, director of Integrated Survivability Solutions at BAE Systems. “Missile countermeasures are part of our full-spectrum approach to electromagnetic warfare. We’re creating an Intrepid Shield™ around our customers’ platforms – improving their effectiveness on the battlefield.”
BAE Systems’ advanced countermeasures utilise electro-optic/infrared (EO/IR) and radio-frequency (RF) spectrum technologies. These systems are lightweight, modular, and rugged, offering cost-efficient, next-generation defence capabilities. Equipped with multi-function sensors and intelligent processing, they provide enhanced situational awareness and rapid threat response under all weather conditions and in complex terrain.
With decades of experience providing combat-proven survivability equipment to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied forces, BAE Systems has established itself as a leader in electromagnetic warfare technology. The MCSKS programme builds on the company’s earlier success with the Advanced Layered Soft Kill System (ALSKS) and Layered Soft Kill System (LSKS), which demonstrated their capabilities through multiple successful trials.
The development and manufacturing of BAE Systems’ vehicle protection solutions are conducted at its advanced facility in Austin, Texas. Research and development are supported by the company’s FAST Labs organisation in Merrimack, New Hampshire, ensuring cutting-edge innovation in protective technologies.
