Leonardo DRS Introduces Modular C-UAS System for Enhanced Maritime Defense
Leonardo DRS has unveiled a new Maritime Mission Equipment Package (M-MEP) designed to enhance the defense capabilities of autonomous Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) against aerial threats. This modular Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) is engineered to detect, track, identify, and neutralize aerial threats, including small commercial drones and more advanced long-range unmanned systems. The M-MEP integrates sensors, command and control, and defeat mechanisms into a single solution, allowing for rapid deployment on both crewed and uncrewed maritime platforms. The system is built to protect ships, ports, and littoral infrastructure from evolving drone threats. Cari Ossenfort, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics, emphasized the system's ability to keep the U.S. Navy and allied forces ahead of these threats through its modular design and fast fielding capabilities. 
