The Norwegian company Kongsberg Defense and Aerospace, through its U.S. subsidiary, is showcasing its technological innovations and expansion and investment capabilities at the AUSA 2024 trade show in Washington, D.C. As one of the leading providers of next-generation networked digital warfare solutions, the firm is exhibiting its Integrated Combat Solutions (ICS), a system that promises to revolutionize the modern battlefield by integrating combat platforms in a multi-domain environment.
During the trade show, Kongsberg’s ICS will be demonstrated live across several halls at the Washington Convention Center. This system facilitates target sharing within a network spanning multiple platforms, enhancing situational awareness and combat capability. The platform-agnostic solution allows for the integration of mobility, C5I systems, and communication between vehicles, optimizing attack cycles and increasing lethality. This modular and scalable approach has been key in recent operations, such as with the Typhon C-UAS system, deployed in Ukraine earlier this year, where it has proven its ability to efficiently and cost-effectively neutralize drone threats.
The Typhon system, which utilizes the ICS network, has been a success in Ukraine, enabling small units to use remote weapon stations (RWS) and sensors to engage drones with conventional weapons and ammunition. This approach has generated growing global interest in C-UAS solutions, and Kongsberg is looking to expand this technology to address various drone-related challenges, such as with the CROWS C-UAS Kit, designed to modernize the thousands of CROWS stations already in use by the U.S. Army.
In the field of air defense, Kongsberg is also advancing its Remote Weapon System (RWS) for the U.S. Marine Corps’ Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS), which is already in production. This system incorporates medium-caliber guns and missiles and will be used on vehicles like the new 8×8 ACV-30. The company has recently expanded its production capacity at its Pennsylvania plant to support these programs, which also include the integration of remote weapon systems and turrets for the Marine Corps’ ACV-P, ACV-30, and ARV programs.
Additionally, Kongsberg is showcasing two prototypes of the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) at BAE Systems’ booth. One of these prototypes is equipped with a 30mm turret similar to that of the ACV-30, which could offer benefits in terms of capability, lethality, and compatibility with the U.S. Army and international partners. Also on display is the Mortar Turret Modular System (MTMS), which has completed successful evaluations at the Yuma Test Center and demonstrated its effectiveness at the Maneuver Warfighter Conference.
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