La oficina de Tecnolog\u00edas Cr\u00edticas y Capacidades R\u00e1pidas del USARMY – RCCTO, se\u00f1al\u00f3 que el programa est\u00e1 en marcha para entregar cuatro Strykers equipados con l\u00e1ser para fines del a\u00f1o fiscal 22. DE M-SHORAD es un l\u00e1ser de alta energ\u00eda de clase 50kW que puede batir\u00a0sistemas de aviones no tripulados\u00a0(C-UAS) y potencia de fuego\u00a0contracohetes, artiller\u00eda y morteros (C-RAM).<\/p>\n
KBR has demonstrated the capabilities of the Directed Energy Manoeuvre-Short Range Air Defense (DE M-SHORAD) during Combat Shoot-Off (CSO) for the US Army.<\/p>\n
The CSO provided a training opportunity for US Army soldiers to operate and get familiarised with the new defensive weapon.<\/p>\n
During the event, soldiers executed a series of vignettes that were designed to mimic realistic threats and combat scenarios.<\/p>\n
The laser-equipped Stryker showcased its capabilities, and ability to manoeuvre and employ multiple targets at several ranges using advanced technologies.<\/p>\n
The CSO took place in July at Fort Sill in Oklahoma, US.<\/p>\n
During the demonstration, soldiers were educated on how to operate the DE M-SHORAD vehicle using immersive virtual training designed by KBR.<\/p>\n
KBR Government Solutions president Byron Bright said: \u201cThe successful execution of the DE M-SHORAD system represents a major step forward in getting this state-of-the-art capability to our soldiers on the ground, in line with the US Army\u2019s modernisation strategy for air and missile defence.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn under two years, the programme has rapidly progressed from design to integration and now performing in an operational environment, which is a tremendous accomplishment.\u201d<\/p>\n
KBR subsidiary Kord is the primary contractor and lead integrator for the Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) DE M-SHORAD programme.<\/p>\n
US Army\u2019s Army Rapid Capabilities Office Strategic Communications member Nancy Jones-Bonbrest reported that the weapon system demonstrated the design characteristics and performance criteria established for the RCCTO programme.<\/p>\n
RCCTO noted that the programme is still underway to deliver four laser-equipped Strykers by the end of FY22.<\/p>\n
DE M-SHORAD is a 50kW-class high energy laser that can deliver sustained counter-uncrewed aircraft systems (C-UAS) and counter-rocket, artillery, mortar (C-RAM) firepower to the modern battlefield.<\/p>\n
The prototype is expected to be fielded in FY22.<\/p>\n
In October last year, KBR completed the acquisition of Centauri<\/a>, a US-based company that provides high-end engineering, intelligence, cybersecurity and advanced technology solutions.<\/p>\n