Overview
- On Dec. 12, two MADIS systems were delivered to 1st Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, marking the first operational fielding.
- The system uses two JLTVs with split roles for detection and offensive action to defeat drones as well as fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft while moving or halted.
- The full-rate configuration integrates a 30mm cannon, Stinger missiles, 360-degree sensors and multifunction electronic warfare for kinetic and non-kinetic engagements.
- Program officials say automatic target recognition and weapon assignment shorten engagement times and reduce operator workload.
- Manufactured by Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, MADIS entered full-rate production after trials and live-fire events at Balikatan and Twentynine Palms.