Raytheon Intelligence & Space, a US technology company, has described a revolutionary new weapon in war, and the new weapon system is part of the US Army's guided air defense.

The Stryker's high-powered laser weapon, within 4 weeks of firing tests, defeated several 2.3-inch (60 mm) mortars and several small, medium and large aircraft.

Dealing with complex threats

“Soldiers face increasingly complex threats, and our sensors, combat software and lasers are ready to give them a new level of protection,” said Annabelle Flores, head of electronic warfare systems at Raytheon Intelligence and Space. We have taken an essential step along the way, by providing a maneuverable weapon that air defense soldiers need."

The U.S. military has a longstanding goal of developing weapons that can protect troops as they move on the ground, but it has consistently failed to do so effectively, because thwarting drones, missiles, artillery, or mortar attacks from reaching ground forces, vehicles, and accompanying bases requires a system. It can detect and plot incoming attacks and know where their targets are to avoid them getting hit.

Therefore, the new system "De M-Shorad" is specially equipped to protect soldiers from various air threats, including unmanned aircraft systems, helicopters, missiles, artillery and mortars.

Two companies have joined forces to produce this weapon, Kord is the producer of the Stryker Combat vehicle, while Raytheon Intelligence and Space supplied the high-powered 50-kilowatt laser weapon unit, a specialized radar system, and a laser system. Beam control and targeting sensor.

The new weapon works just as well on land as it does in the air and at sea.

It enables 360-degree coverage to protect bases, airports, stadiums and other high-value military or civilian assets.

The system can also be used as a standalone system or easily integrated on different platforms.

The solution to the threats of drones and mortars

According to a company official, the system is fully integrated and ready to provide protection against complex threats, as the DM-Shored system is now the sure answer to threats from drones and mortars.

4 DM-Shored units will now be delivered to Army combat teams in 2022. Laser systems are the ultimate in military protection, but they take a lot of work and effort to properly develop.

Engineers must ensure that the beam is powerful enough to quickly and effectively incinerate its targets, and must also ensure that weapons are equipped with sensors that can detect and track targets.

However, laser systems provide lower costs per firing because they use electrical energy instead of bullets.