These MEPs will enable the Stryker vehicles to detect, identify, track, and neutralise various aerial threats, including unmanned aerial systems (UAS), rotary, and fixed-wing aircraft. Three Division Air Defense Battalions have already been equipped with this critical capability to enhance air defence.
Leonardo DRS’s senior vice president, Aaron Hankins, highlighted the importance of fielding these systems swiftly in light of modern air threats, citing ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine. He emphasised the company’s commitment to working with GDLS to meet the U.S. Army’s needs for enhanced air defence.
The integration of the MEP into the SGT Stout Stryker underscores Leonardo DRS’s expertise in managing complex technologies across multiple domains. Their capabilities extend to providing support in areas such as force protection, computer networking, and naval power systems.
