GBAD - The return of 'FOBS'

[Kirkhill]

Fire Distribution Center (FDC) – NASAMS/ NSM™ CDS - KONGSBERG

The FDC is the C2 node of the NASAMS air defence system. The various AMRAAM models, AIM-9X and AMRAAM ER have all been fired from NASAMS. More than 10 different sensors have been integrated with the FDC. Standard tactical data links as well as several national proprietary data links are fully...

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The FDC is the C2 node of the NASAMS Air Defence System and NSM™ CDS. The Raytheon Family of Missiles including the various AMRAAM models, AIM-9X Sidewinder block II and AMRAAM ER and the KONGSBERG NSM™ have all been fired from NASAMS or NSM™ CDS. More than 10 different sensors have been integrated with the FDC.

 

[Kirkhill]

I am going to double post this article as it applies both to GBAD/IAMD/Golden Dome applications and Naval applications.

Leonardo Offers Its Naval Guns as Air Defense to Counter Drones

At the end of January, the Italian company Leonardo presented in Brescia a concept for ground-based combat against UAVs based on naval artillery systems.This was reported by EDR Magazine.The project […]

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Modularized 76 SRs, Marlin 40s and 30x 173s.

 

[Kirkhill]

VVLAAA

Very Very Light Anti Aircraft Artillery

USA Orders Mossberg 590A1 Shotguns with Custom Barrels for Drone Interception

American company Mossberg & Sons has announced that it has received a new contract from the Pentagon worth approximately $11.6 million.The agreement provides for the supply of an additional batch […]

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That's the low tech solutuion.

....

Here's the high tech solution

US Company Develops Crossbow Mini HEL Compact Laser for Countering Small Drones

The American company IPG Photonics will present the Crossbow Mini HEL compact high-energy laser for countering small drones at the Singapore Airshow 2026.This was announced by IPG Photonics in a […]

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"The laser for countering UAVs is reportedly capable of destroying Group 1 and 2 drones (up to 25 kg take-off weight with a flight altitude of up to 1,000 m) both autonomously and in coordination with several other laser installations."

"The anti-drone laser is available in two configurations: a basic version with a power of 3 kW and a more powerful version with a power of 8 kW. At the same time, the effective range of the more powerful version increases from 1,300 to 2,500 meters, but the operating time from the built-in battery is reduced from 35 to 15 minutes."

 

[Kirkhill]

This gun, the M230LF /started out as the chin turret gun on the Apache.

The Apache is now running tests on a new round with a proximity fuse that will improve the effect against UAS drones.

U.S. Army: AH-64 Apache attack helicopter completes first air-to-air test of XM1225 APEX 30mm proximity ammunition

The U.S. Army’s AH-64 Apache attack helicopter has reached a new milestone with the successful live fire test of the 30x113mm XM1225 Aviation Proximity Explosive ammunition at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona.

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The AH-64 as a rapidly relocatable Light Anti-Aircraft Artillery weapon.

"the XM1225 APEX cartridge is designed to counter modern threats including UAS, exposed personnel, and small boats without requiring modifications to the Apache’s M230 Area Weapon System or fire control system. "

 

[FJAG]

The AH-64 as a rapidly relocatable Light Anti-Aircraft Artillery weapon.

You probably don't want it that far forward. This strikes me as an old workhorse trying to stay relevant. How many pickup trucks with this weapon system can you buy and maintain for the cost of an AH-64? Or anti-drone drones?

 

[Kirkhill]

You probably don't want it that far forward. This strikes me as an old workhorse trying to stay relevant. How many pickup trucks with this weapon system can you buy and maintain for the cost of an AH-64?

Stop with the forward ...

The CUAS fight is in the rear.

An old warhorse available to move rapidly to the threat in the rear, where the threat is poorly defined and sporadic is better than no ability to response and cheaper than establishing a LAA/C-UAS battery at every potential target.

A fire engine rather than sprinkler systems.

It isn't just your exploding tanks that need air cover.

 

[FJAG]

Stop with the forward ...

The CUAS fight is in the rear.

You're the one that gives us daily updates about how far air defence systems can reach. Believe me, for a target as lucrative as an AH-64, the rear area IS forward. There will be systems that see that far back and systems that will shoot there. Hell, before they get those fielded there will be anti-air drones up carrying out helicopter ambushes.

Start thinking cheap systems in large quantities.

 

[Kirkhill]

You're the one that gives us daily updates about how far air defence systems can reach. Believe me, for a target as lucrative as an AH-64, the rear area IS forward. There will be systems that see that far back and systems that will shoot there. Hell, before they get those fielded there will be anti-air drones up carrying out helicopter ambushes.

Start thinking cheap systems in large quantities.

Fair.

 

[Kirkhill]

You're the one that gives us daily updates about how far air defence systems can reach. Believe me, for a target as lucrative as an AH-64, the rear area IS forward. There will be systems that see that far back and systems that will shoot there. Hell, before they get those fielded there will be anti-air drones up carrying out helicopter ambushes.

Start thinking cheap systems in large quantities.

OK

RTX's Raytheon's non-kinetic Coyote variant defeats multiple drone swarms

TUCSON, Ariz., Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon, an RTX business (NYSE: RTX), successfully showcased the capabilities of Coyote® Block 3 Non-Kinetic (NK) during a recent U.S. Army demo. The system defeated drone swarms launched during the exercise and demonstrated exceptional launch...

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