CSG Defence Systems’ business Fiocchi has introduced counter-drone ammunition designed to enable soldiers to effectively engage small uncrewed aerial systems (sUAS) using standard-issue firearms, including widely used NATO calibres such as 5.56×45 mm.
The counter-sUAS ammunition uses a multi-projectile concept, dispersing multiple tungsten pellets after leaving the barrel.
The ammunition is intended primarily for armed forces, including infantry and special forces, as well as security units operating in high-risk environments. Typical use cases include close-range protection of troops, patrols and convoys, as well as the defence of forward positions and critical infrastructure. The company said the ammunition is also suitable for law enforcement operating in urban environments.
The development of the new ammunition was carried out in cooperation with the Italian Armed Forces, with testing conducted by their special forces units and the Italian Army. The product has also undergone extensive validation in realistic operational scenarios to confirm its effectiveness against sUAS.
Fiocchi is preparing the product for market availability and industrial-scale production. The company is also working on expanding the concept to additional calibres, including 5.45×39 mm and 7.62×51 mm, in response to growing demand across different user groups.
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