The US Marine Corps has tested the MADIS Mk 1 air defence system with Stinger missiles

Work continues in the US on the new MADIS (Marine Air Defence Integrated System) Mk 1 mobile air defence system. The Marine Corps recently conducted tests.

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The military service is developing the MADIS system in response to emerging security threats. Late last month, the project reached a key milestone when integration testing took place at Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona.

MADIS Mk 1 demonstrated its capabilities during the September test under the supervision of a specialised test unit. The system is ready for future operational requirements.

The weapon is mounted on a JLTV chassis. The system can destroy airborne threats using different means of defeat. In particular, Stinger surface-to-air missiles and a 300mm automatic cannon or 12.7mm Minigun machine gun.