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Mobile-Low, Slow, Small Unmanned Aircraft Integrated Defeat System (M-LIDS).^[1] is a mobile counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) developed for the United States Army. It is designed to detect, track, and neutralize small unmanned aerial systems, commonly known as drones.

M-LIDS is engineered to counter small, low-flying, and slow-moving drones that are often used for surveillance, reconnaissance, and attacks; the system comprises advanced detection systems, including sophisticated radar and electronic warfare capabilities^[2]. For neutralization, M-LIDS employs kinetic interceptors such as the Coyote missile, as well as electronic warfare measures to disable or destroy the drone threats^[3]

M-LIDS is often deployed with the Counter-Rocket, Artillery, and Mortar (C-RAM) system. While C-RAM intercepts rockets, artillery, and mortar rounds, M-LIDS focuses on aerial threats from drones, providing comprehensive defense^[2]

• Date of deployment: May 21, 2024
• Details: Deployed to protect humanitarian aid operations, marking its first combat use. Installed alongside C-RAM for layered defense^[4].

• Date of deployment: April 2024
• Details: Deployed as part of the U.S. 101st Airborne Division to enhance air defenses near Ukraine. Conducted live fire exercises at the Capu Midia Training Range^[5]

M-LIDS employs a combination of radar and electronic warfare systems for the detection and tracking of unmanned aerial systems.^[3]. Once a threat is identified, the system can deploy kinetic interceptors or electronic measures to neutralize it^[3]. The integration of M-LIDS with other defense systems, including C-RAM, are used to defense against a variety of aerial threats^[2]