The US Army has conducted a series of live-fire tests of Modular Active Protection Systems (MAPS) during a six-week ‘rodeo’ conducted at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, US.

MAPS is developed to protect existing combat vehicles and support future vehicle protection system capabilities.

Prior to testing, Lockheed Martin and other industry partners supported the integration of the MAPS framework with three countermeasures and a cueing sensor.

Lockheed Martin engineers worked on the hardware and software integration of Ariel Photonics countermeasure into the framework.

The company has also assisted the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Ground Vehicle Systems Center, BAE Systems and Northrop Grumman in incorporating the other two countermeasures and a cueing sensor.

“The success of the army’s testing shows the effectiveness of an active protection system that can rapidly refresh with new components to meet specific mission and platform requirements.”

Live-fire tests saw MAPS-enabled systems defeat all 15 anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) attacks. The systems detected the incoming threats and changed their course by jamming their guidance signals.

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.

ATGMs are said to be one of the most dangerous threats faced by modern armoured vehicles.

Lockheed Martin vice-president of sensors and global sustainment Michael Williamson said: “The success of the army’s testing shows the effectiveness of an active protection system that can rapidly refresh with new components to meet specific mission and platform requirements.”

The initial prototype controller contract was awarded to Lockheed Martin in 2014.

Lockheed Martin manufactures and supplies base kits to MAPS stakeholders. The kits comprise a controller, power management distribution system, user interface, network switch and application software.

The base kit is designed to enable quick integration of sensors and countermeasures to the MAPS framework.