BAE Systems Unveils Advanced Systems to Strengthen Missile Defense
BAE Systems unveiled MDACS and HPM technologies at AUSA 2026 to enhance U.S. Army missile and drone defense capabilities. MDACS is a precision-guided artillery system for aerial and ground targets, while HPM uses directed energy to defeat drone swarms with 99% commercial components. The global missiles and missile defense market is projected to grow at 5.58% CAGR through 2031, benefiting major defense contractors.