COUNTER-UAS
LASER DEFENSE SYSTEM
CROSSBOW Counter-UAS
CROSSBOW MINI series can be deployed as a 3 kW HEL, 8 kW HEL and 500 W Dazzler. All configurations are designed and integrated with IPG Photonics laser sources, providing the highest performance and reliability to protect and defeat Group 1 and 2 drones with unmatched precision.
The CROSSBOW MINI series shares a common interface and interoperability – for example, one can start with a 3 kW HEL and upgrade to an 8 kW HEL when required.
Designed for immediate deployment and scalable integration, CROSSBOW marks a transformative leap in directed-energy defense and a cost-effective defense against the growing UAS threat for critical sites.
CROSSBOW Key Features
High-Power Laser Sources
CROSSBOW MINI HEL systems are powered by the most reliable single-mode fiber lasers from IPG.
Battery or AC Power
CROSSBOW MINI HEL systems are powered by the most reliable single-mode fiber lasers from IPG for directed-energy applications. These high-energy laser sources provide the highest beam quality that concentrates the laser energy into small high-density spots to deliver maximum precision to neutralize targets.
Easily Transportable
CROSSBOW MINI 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.
Stowable Beam Director
With compliance to the standard Euro pallet, CROSSBOW MINI fits directly into established international shipping practices, ensuring smooth transport. 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
Real-world applications for this laser defense system are similar both for military and private operations to defend high-value assets from drone swarms — military installations, government buildings, public arenas, port complexes and critical infrastructures are but a few of the locations where CROSSBOW provides scalable and cost-effective counter-UAS protection.
DEFEAT
Neutralize Group 1 and 2 Drones
Small drones have become a growing security concern and are often used for unauthorized surveillance, allowing adversaries to gather sensitive intelligence or monitor personnel movements without detection. Often, they can carry disruptive payloads such as explosives or jamming devices, posing direct threats to safety and operational continuity.
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.
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
