BAE Systems presented a new modification of the BMN M2 Bradley
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According to the portal breakingdefense.com, at AUSA 2017, held this week in Washington, BAE Systems presented a new modification of the M2 Bradley combat vehicle equipped with an air defense system.
The new “Bradley” has not yet received an official name, so it was presented at the exhibition as M2 Bradley SHORAD (Short-Range Air Defense). At the same time, in BAE Systems, the new combat vehicle is unofficially called the “MiG killer”.
The M2 Bradley air defense system is equipped with three types of weapons at once, providing comprehensive protection against air threats.
To disable small drones the machine is equipped with an electronic jamming system. Guided missiles are designed to destroy helicopters and low-flying aircraft. The third level of defense is a 30mm cannon that fires airburst projectiles.
The M2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicle was commissioned by the American army back in 1981 year. According to the 2016 year, the order 10 000 BMD Bradley in various versions, and also created specialized machines based on them, transmits "Warspot".
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