ARES を発表した。 new line of anti-drone ammunition called “Rooster” as part of its pitch to the Australian Defence Force (ADF). Having successfully completed field testing this week, ARES’ Rooster is designed to enhance frontline defence against drone threats, and as such, it is already drawing interest from the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
The Rooster ammunition is engineered to transform standard in-service 7.62mm and .50 calibre machine guns into effective anti-drone weapons. ARES also indicated the potential development of a 5.56mm variant, broadening its applicability across a wider range of small arms platforms.
It represents a “world first ballistics breakthrough”, according to ARES CEO Jason Murray. The Rooster “can turn any in-service small arms rifle into a Counter UAS weapon”, he continued. It delivers a shotgun-like effect on drone targets while maintaining the precision of a single projectile, offering a unique blend of accuracy and area impact.
Head of Ballistics, Tom Tolley, also コメント, referring to the Rooster as “an Australian innovation that could really save lives on the battlefield”
One of the key features of the Rooster ammunition is that it requires no additional weapons or modifications, allowing it to seamlessly integrate with existing ADF small arms. This makes it an affordable and scalable solution, ideal for widespread deployment across various units. By enhancing the defensive capabilities of soldiers without adding extra burden, it significantly improves protection for personnel on the ground. Furthermore, the ammunition has been specifically engineered to minimise fallout risk, making it particularly effective and safe for use in urban or densely populated environments.
This innovation aligns closely with Australia’s broader defence strategy, which prioritises the rapid deployment of sovereign, layered counter-drone capabilities to address the evolving threat landscape. Central to this strategy are initiatives such as Mission Syracuse, launched under the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA), which seeks to accelerate the development and integration of homegrown technologies capable of detecting, tracking, and neutralising uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) across diverse operational environments. Similarly, the LAND 156 programme is focused on delivering a comprehensive, scalable counter-sUAS solution for the Australian Army, incorporating a mix of sensors, effectors, and command-and-control systems.
By offering a kinetic solution that is both cost-effective and compatible with existing small arms, ARES’s Rooster ammunition complements these initiatives, enhancing the ADF’s ability to respond to drone threats with agility, precision, and minimal logistical burden.
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