L3Harris Technologies has received a new contract through the United States Department of Defense for additional VAMPIRE counter-drone systems. The new order builds on the first delivery and installation of the VAMPIRE systems in 2023 in support of European operations. The system has been and continues to be used to defend airspace in conflict situations in Ukraine.
The VAMPIRE, or Vehicle Agnostic Modular Palletized ISR Rocket Equipment, delivers reconnaissance and precision strike capabilities against drones and remotely piloted aircraft, enabling European ground forces to protect allied infrastructures from enemy attacks.
The system integrates L3Harris’ WESCAM MX-10D RSTA targeting and sensor system with its weapons station to enable operators to identify and engage targets quickly. The system also combines the Advanced Precision Kill Weapons System rocket with the L3Harris proximity fuze and Widow mission management software for increased system lethality for engaging ground and aerial targets.
L3Harris says VAMPIRE has shown potential for multi-domain applications with capabilities that can extend to the sea.
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