New counter-drone capability 'test-proven' in a matter of months

BAE Systems has completed integration and deployment testing of BATS, a modular counter-drone system, in eight months from concept—an accelerated timeline driven by battlefield urgency. The system demonstrated rapid deployment, modular reconfiguration, and layered threat response, with live-fire trials scheduled for August.

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