VAMPIRE
Vehicle-Agnostic Modular Palletized ISR Rocket Equipment - lightweight system using APKWS rockets for counter-UAS and ground attack.
System Overview
What It Is
VAMPIRE (Vehicle-Agnostic Modular Palletized ISR Rocket Equipment) is a lightweight, palletized weapon system that can be mounted on any vehicle to provide ISR and precision strike capability.
How It Works
The system combines an advanced EO/IR sensor with four 70mm APKWS laser-guided rockets. The operator uses the sensor to detect and track targets, then designates with a laser for the rocket to follow.
Primary Capability
Palletized ISR and precision strike capability using APKWS laser-guided rockets against UAS and ground targets.
Combat Record / Operational History
Combat deployed to Ukraine where it has been used against Russian drones and ground targets.
Overview
VAMPIRE emerged as a rapid solution to provide Ukrainian forces with mobile air defense and precision strike capability using commercially available components.
Combat Use
The system has seen extensive combat use in Ukraine, proving effective against both UAS targets and ground vehicles.
Technical Specifications
- WESCAM MX-10D sighting system
- Four APKWS 70mm rocket tubes
- Palletized for any vehicle
- Laser guidance system
- Day/night targeting
Range
5+ km
Compatible Platforms
Deployed By
Key Features
- Vehicle agnostic mounting
- Proven APKWS rockets
- Advanced targeting sensor
- Rapid deployment
Advantages
- Low cost compared to missiles
- Fits any vehicle
- Combat proven in Ukraine
- Dual counter-UAS and ground attack
Limitations
- Limited magazine (4 rockets)
- Requires line of sight
- Manual targeting required