Ens Dynamics Unveils WASP MK4 Drone Defense System at Eurosatory 2024.

Ens Dynamics displays its latest drone defense solution, the WASP MK4, at Eurosatory 2024. This 21st-century drone interceptor is designed to address the growing threat posed by Group 1 and 2 UAVs, providing an effective and cost-efficient defense mechanism for critical infrastructure and mobile air defense applications.
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The WASP MK4 can be launched using the Ens Dynamics HIVE launcher or integrated into a customer’s platform. (Picture source: ArmyRecognition)

The WASP MK4 is an electrically propelled guided interceptor that incorporates an optical onboard endgame sensor, allowing for enhanced target detection, classification, and tracking through AI. The system is command-guided and features a lock-on after launch EO seeker, making it both user-friendly and efficient. Its simplicity and usability require minimal operator training, which, coupled with its cost-effectiveness, make it a competitive alternative to traditional missile or cannon-based solutions.

In terms of specifications, the WASP MK4 boasts an interception range of up to 5 kilometers and can achieve speeds of up to 80 meters per second. It is equipped with a proximity fused warhead or can rely on kinetic impact, depending on the mission requirements. The interceptor is lightweight, with a total weight of up to 500 grams, and operates at altitudes exceeding 11,500 feet above mean sea level.

The WASP MK4 can be launched using the Ens Dynamics HIVE launcher or integrated into a customer’s platform. Each HIVE launcher is compact, measuring 200 x 200 x 500 millimeters, and up to 64 launchers can be combined and controlled by a single operator when integrated with a radar system. This integration allows for an efficient and scalable deployment, suitable for various defense scenarios.

Ens Dynamics emphasizes the rapid production capabilities of the WASP MK4, which can be manufactured in large quantities using modern decentralized production techniques. This production method ensures that the system can be deployed quickly to meet urgent defense needs. Additionally, the WASP MK4 includes a mission abort function, providing operators with flexibility during engagements.

The WASP MK4’s design focuses on high maneuverability and intercept speed, making it suitable for point defense and mobile short-range air defense (MSHORAD) operations. Its cold launch capability from a transport canister adds to its operational versatility. The payload bay allows for optional lethality enhancer packages, further increasing the interceptor’s effectiveness.