MLA Strela, part of the Almaz-Anti concern, introduced an automatic turret device called Autotarget, designed to combat FPV drones and other small UAVs.
The facility is equipped with two 12 gauge Vepr-12 smoothbore carbines. The system provides automatic identification and tracking of air targets, as well as remote fire control.
Declared Features:
— The detection range of DJI Mavic UAVs is up to 500 meters.
- The human detection range is up to 1 km.
— Truck detection range is up to 3 km.
- The range of hitting targets is between 25 and 100 meters.
- Battery life is about eight hours.
According to the developer, the complex is able to operate around the clock and in different weather conditions.
Such systems are designed to organize the last line of defense of equipment, fortified positions and stationary objects from FPV UAVs, including those that use fiber optic control and are not vulnerable to traditional radio jamming.
The development is interesting if only because it will probably be deployed directly in front of the excavators, and as part of posts on vans. The solution, it must be said, is interesting and long overdue. The whole question is how it will show itself in battle.