Effector
development
In service: 2024
DE M-SHORAD
Raytheon / Kord Technologies
United States
Directed Energy Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense - 50-kilowatt laser mounted on Stryker vehicle.
System Overview
What It Is
DE M-SHORAD (Directed Energy Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense) mounts a 50-kilowatt laser on a Stryker vehicle for mobile counter-UAS operations.
How It Works
The laser system tracks and engages aerial threats by dwelling a focused beam on the target until it is destroyed or disabled.
Primary Capability
50-kilowatt high-energy laser for mobile counter-UAS and short-range air defense.
Overview
DE M-SHORAD represents the Army vision for mobile directed energy air defense, complementing kinetic M-SHORAD systems.
Technical Specifications
- 50-kilowatt laser
- Stryker vehicle platform
- Mobile operation
- Deep magazine
Range
Effective Range
Several kilometers
Compatible Platforms
Stryker
Deployed By
US Army
Key Features
- Mobile laser system
- Very low cost per shot
- Deep magazine
- Silent operation
Advantages
- Near-unlimited ammunition
- Low cost per engagement
- Mobile protection
Limitations
- Power requirements
- Atmospheric effects
- Single target engagement
Related Systems
M-SHORAD
HELWS
Iron Beam