Mobile-Low, Slow, Small Unmanned Aircraft Integrated Defeat System (M-LIDS)..[1] is a mobile counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) developed for the United States Army. It is designed to detect, track, and neutralize small unmanned aerial systems, commonly known as drones.
M-LIDS is engineered to counter small, low-flying, and slow-moving drones that are often used for surveillance, reconnaissance, and attacks; the system comprises advanced detection systems, including sophisticated radar and electronic warfare capabilities[2] . For neutralization, M-LIDS employs kinetic interceptors such as the Coyote missile, as well as electronic warfare measures to disable or destroy the drone threats[3]
M-LIDS is often deployed with the Counter-Rocket, Artillery, and Mortar (C-RAM) system. While C-RAM intercepts rockets, artillery, and mortar rounds, M-LIDS focuses on aerial threats from drones, providing comprehensive defense[2]
M-LIDS employs a combination of radar and electronic warfare systems for the detection and tracking of unmanned aerial systems.[3] . Once a threat is identified, the system can deploy kinetic interceptors or electronic measures to neutralize it[3] . The integration of M-LIDS with other defense systems, including C-RAM, are used to defense against a variety of aerial threats[2]