Ukrainian Navy intercepts Russian Kh-59 missile with US’ ship-mounted VAMPIRE SAM
"...Originally designed as ground-based, vehicle-mounted equipment, the VAMPIRE system sparked discussions in early 2024. ...The VAMPIRE system is a modular, portable kit that can be mounted on any vehicle with a cargo bed, whether military or civilian. Installation is user-friendly, allowing a two-person team to complete it in about two hours using standard tools. ...APKWS missile, a modified air-to-surface missile (ASM), employs the WESCAM MX-10 combined thermal imaging sensor and laser designator to track the cruise missile. The SAM’s proximity fuse then detonates near the target, disabling or destroying the incoming Kh-59 missile. ..."
Reference: interestingengineering.com .
