BAE Systems unveils MDACS kinetic cannon system for layered counter-drone defense

By Public Technologies
  • BAE Systems unveiled two new counter-drone and counter-missile capability demonstrators at AUSA 2026: MDACS, a cannon-based kinetic system, and HPM, a directed-energy system.
  • MDACS is designed for air defense using the Hypervelocity Projectile guided round, with a separate precision-guided option for longer-range ground strikes.
  • HPM uses a high-maturity architecture with more than 99% commercial off-the-shelf components, aiming for sustained defense as long as power is available.
  • The systems target saturation drone attacks, positioning a layered approach that reduces reliance on magazine-limited interceptors.


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