Northrop Grumman M-ACE

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The M-ACE is a counter unmanned air system (C-UAS) made by the American company Northrop Grumman.

Name

M-ACE stands for Mobile, Acquisition, Cueing and Effector System.[1]

Features

The core of the system is a light truck mounted surveillance mast which hosts a 3D radar, radio frequency sensors, and cameras.[2]

Northrop Grumman's M230 chain gun in a remote weapons station has been integrated into M-ACE.[1]

History

Testing of the system began in 2020.[3] Following testing the program moved into a design verification and upgrade stage.[4] Northrop Grumman promoted the project as mature in 2021.[2]

Operators

The system, including integrated M230s, is in operation with the Ukrainian military.[5] Units were first sent to Ukraine in 2023.[6][7]

Potential operators

The Republic of China (Taiwan) Military Police have expressed an interest in acquiring three systems, primarily for protecting the area around the Presidential Office Building, Taipei.[8][9]

References

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