ELTA North America wins $5 million U.S. defence contract for counter-drone technology

By Defence Industry Europe

ELTA North America has been awarded a $5 million contract by the US Department of Defense to supply its Modular Anti-Drone System Kit – Generation II (MADS-K). The Maryland-based company said the system was originally developed for US Special Operations, USAF Force Protection, and Border Security.

 

MADS-K is designed to provide comprehensive counter-drone protection through advanced detection, tracking, identification, and neutralisation. The system integrates both hard- and soft-kill measures and will be deployed to support port and maritime operations for Servicemembers overseas.

 

 

“This award underscores ELTA North America’s unwavering dedication to combating the rapidly evolving threat posed by drones,” said Joe Adams, President and CEO of ELTA North America. “With MADS-K, we are enhancing mission readiness and strengthening national security through cutting-edge defense solutions.”

 

 

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