John Cockerill Defense, a leading Belgian weapons and defense manufacturer, unveiled a revolutionary new anti-drone system at the DIMDEX exhibition in Qatar.
The new system features advanced capabilities to destroy all types of drones, regardless of their size or speed, by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) technology to track and destroy them with high precision.
The system can be mounted on various military vehicles, including the i-X model, providing integrated solutions to defend against these growing threats.
The Cockerill i-X is a fast and maneuverable combat vehicle designed to counter drones and other threats with high efficiency. The vehicle features advanced technologies that allow it to reach high speeds, making it a powerful tool in the modern battlefield.
The Cockerill 1030 weapon station features remote control capability, boasting a digital architecture that has been rigorously tested with a new anti-drone system using airburst ammunition, giving it advanced features in the modern battlefield.
The Cockerill 1030 weapon station, dedicated to the Qatari Armed Forces, integrates a powerful Mark 44 cannon from Northrop Grumman.
This innovation is designed to offer a comprehensive defense mechanism against drones, providing radar-based detection and tracking to enable precise targeting and neutralization of aerial threats.
In an exciting development, the company announced that this new anti-drone system is also compatible with the Cockerill i-X combat vehicle, expanding the potential applications of this technology across different platforms.
Cockerill 1030 System Specifications
- Main armament: 30x173mm rotary cannon
- Secondary armament: 7.62mm coaxial machine gun
- Sights:
- Commander: 360 degrees or fixed
- Gunner: Normal, thermal, or laser rangefinder
- Turret: Welded ballistic aluminum
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