Turkish defense company FDI Technology Falcon Dynamic Systems has unveiled the Falcon 23-4M Lightning, a short-range counter-drone air defense system that transforms four legacy Russian ZU-23-2 anti-aircraft gun mounts into a centrally controlled, sensor-linked weapon designed to defeat low-flying unmanned aerial threats. According to the manufacturer, the system is intended to engage targets traveling at up to 650 km/h at ranges of up to 2.5 km and altitudes of up to 1,000 meters, although these figures remain manufacturer-stated performance data still undergoing validation. Read full Defense News at this link …
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| FDI Technology Falcon Dynamic Systems unveiled the Falcon 23-4M Lightning counter-drone air defense system at ADEX 2026, combining four ZU-23-2 twin 23 mm gun mounts with BIRD radar, electro-optical sensors, automated tracking, and centralized fire control. Designed for fixed or semi-fixed site defense, the system is intended to provide a lower-cost hard-kill response against drones and other low-flying threats. (Picture source: Army Recognition Group) |
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