COUNTER-UAS
LASER DEFENSE SYSTEM
CROSSBOW Counter-UAS
CROSSBOW™ C-UAS Laser Defense Systems provide cost-effective protection against the growing UAS threat for critical sites.
All configurations are designed and integrated with IPG Photonics laser sources, providing the highest performance and reliability to protect critical assets and defeat Group 1, 2 and 3 drones with unmatched precision.
Designed for immediate deployment and scalable integration, CROSSBOW Laser Defense Systems deploy standalone or integrated in a layered defense system.
CROSSBOW marks a transformative leap for directed-energy defense as the first truly field ready and cost-effective laser defense solution for the growing UAS threat on critical sites.
Counter-UAS Laser Defense Systems Designed for Emerging Challenges
- Defense against Group 1 and 2 UAV threats on fixed or mobile platforms
- Ideal directed energy entry point, offering effective near-range protection at a practical, low cost
- Open modular architecture for maintainability and reliability
- Defense against Group 1, 2 and 3 UAV threats
- Scalable architecture supports up to 30 kW of laser power in the same form factor
- Shared modularity with CROSSBOW MINI for easy upgrade supporting the same maintenance footprint and interfaces
CROSSBOW Key Features
High-Power Laser Sources
CROSSBOW HEL systems are powered by the most reliable single-mode fiber lasers from IPG Photonics.
Battery or AC Power
CROSSBOW systems can operate for up to 12 hours on the integrated battery, or longer via an external, universal single-phase power supply. This versatility provides both field portability or unlimited run-time to best suit the location or operation.
Easily Transportable
With compliance to the standard Euro pallet, CROSSBOW systems can fit directly into established international shipping practices, ensuring smooth transport. The small form-factors allow CROSSBOW to be easily transported on a range of vehicles.
Stowable Beam Director
Stowing the beam director provides enhanced protection during transport to prevent damage to optics and sensors, and lowers the system profile for simpler transport while also reducing the visual signature.
Familiar Control Interface
All systems in the CROSSBOW product line are operated in a stand-alone configuration with a standard PC and game controller. This is not only cost-effective, but also reduces the burden of system integration, shortens training time and improves operator performance.
Intuitive User Interface
A single user interface screen displays the key functions, status and feedback for intuitive operation and control. Key elements for targeting, indentation, tracking, system and laser status, situational awareness and notifications have been organized to limit operator demands and maximize operational effectiveness.
C3 Network Integration
Command, Control and Communicate. The CROSSBOW product line securely shares data with networks and radar systems for remote control and coordination to enhance situational awareness for standalone or multi-platform defensive deployments.
Field-Proven and Deployment-Ready
CROSSBOW MINI 3 kW has been demonstrated at multiple locations across the U.S., demonstrating its lethality, capability, and ruggedness.
Lockheed Martin selected IPG CROSSBOW and has successfully demonstrated Sanctum integration at four unique field exercises, showcasing ready-for-action capability to address the threat of small UAS affordably, effectively, and at scale.
“…Lockheed Martin developed the Sanctum™ C-UAS ecosystem with end-to-end capability to detect, track, identify and defeat small UAS. Sanctum features a scalable, modular architecture, and these core design principles were proven during our recent integration with IPG’s CROSSBOW.”
Tyler Griffin, C-UAS Director
Lockheed Martin
PROTECT
Military and Civilian Defense from Drones
DEFEAT
Neutralize Group 1, 2 and 3 Drones
Their small size, low altitude flight, and ability to operate in swarms make them difficult to detect and counter using traditional security measures, creating vulnerabilities that adversaries can exploit to compromise national security and public safety.
CROSSBOW was designed to accurately and reliably detect, track, target and engage drones to neutralize these threats as a complete field-ready laser defense system.
CROSSBOW protects private, public and government assets with equal effectiveness.
FLEXIBLE DEPLOYMENT
IPG Defense is on a mission
to deliver scalable and cost-effective Counter-UAS solutions
leveraging our laser leadership to protect critical targets and infrastructure from aerial threats
