MADIS: This Drone Killer Is a Game-Changer for America's Marines
Story by Hope Hodge Seck • 14h
Summary and Key Points: The Marine Corps' long-awaited Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS) is set for accelerated deployment, starting with Hawaii’s 3rd Littoral Anti-Air Battalion in fiscal 2025.
-Mounted on Joint Light Tactical Vehicles, MADIS is designed to neutralize unmanned aerial threats using a combination of Stinger missiles, jammers, and advanced detection systems.
-The system has already proven its effectiveness, with its first successful drone kill in 2019.
-As the Marine Corps plans to acquire 190 MADIS and 21 L-MADIS units by FY29, the system is poised to become a critical component in countering evolving drone threats in coastal and battlefield environments.
What Is Madis?
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