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IAI Unveils HawkGuard Drone Interception System Without Explosives
Israel Aerospace Industries unveiled HawkGuard on Monday, a new active defense system designed to intercept drones and other aerial threats. The system utilizes artificial intelligence, radar, and electro-optical sensors to detect targets, which are then neutralized using interceptor drones that rely on kinetic impact rather than explosives.
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What happened
- 01Israel Aerospace Industries unveiled HawkGuard, a new active defense system designed to intercept drones.
- 02The Israel Defense Forces have already deployed the HawkGuard system in northern and southern Israel, according to Maariv.
- 03The system utilizes artificial intelligence and interceptor drones to neutralize threats through kinetic impact without explosives.
- 04HawkGuard is designed with a compact, modular form factor for installation on armored vehicles and fixed strategic sites.
- 05The radar component of the new drone defense system was developed by Elta, a subsidiary of Israel Aerospace Industries.
- 06The system will be showcased at the Association of the United States Army Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington, D.C.
According to Maariv, the Israel Defense Forces have already deployed the HawkGuard system at several locations across Israel, including the northern and southern fronts. The system is designed to protect strategic assets, infrastructure, and maneuvering forces, and its compact, modular design allows it to be integrated onto armored vehicles.
The radar component of the system was developed by Elta, a subsidiary of Israel Aerospace Industries. The system is scheduled to be showcased at the Association of the United States Army Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington, D.C. Israel Aerospace Industries President and CEO Guy Bar Lev stated that the system enhances the company's multi-layered defense array with a new, cost-effective interception capability.
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