Hard-kill active protection systems (APS) already come with a combination of sensors, effectors, and fire control components. Being able to adapt those APSs directly to the counter-drone role, ...

WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Nov. 17, 2008) -- The Army's new Active Protection System, which is designed to safeguard Soldiers and vehicles from incoming fire, has been named one of the best ...

The Army is fast-tracking an emerging technology for Abrams tanks designed to give combat vehicles an opportunity identify, track and destroy approaching enemy rocket-propelled grenades in a matter of ...

Detroit Arsenal, Mich. -- The Army is speeding up development work on its future Modular Active Protection System for combat vehicles. As the service works on expediting interim solutions for combat ...

LIVONIA, Mich. -- Ever since the advent of wheeled and tracked tactical vehicles, better protection has meant more armor with a tradeoff in speed and weight, said Col. Kevin Vanyo, program manager for ...