At the core of the SAN CUAS solution are Kongsberg’s PROTECTOR weapon systems, including the Medium Caliber Turret (MCT30) and various Remote Weapon Stations (RWS). These platforms, originally designed for vehicle-mounted precision firepower, have been adapted for counter-drone warfare through modular effector integration and digitized targeting systems. The MCT30, with its unmanned configuration, lightweight design, and fully networked digital architecture, is particularly well-suited for detecting, tracking, and neutralizing low-signature aerial platforms operating in cluttered or contested environments.

Operationally, the SAN CUAS batteries will deploy a broad mix of effectors optimized for layered defense. This includes 35 mm and 30 mm automatic cannons, 12.7 mm heavy machine guns, 70 mm guided missiles, and dedicated interceptor drones. The RWS modules will center on the 70 mm guided missile as their primary CUAS effector, allowing operators to engage aerial targets at extended ranges with high precision. This capability is vital for countering UAS from Groups 1 through 3, including loitering munitions and fast-moving surveillance drones commonly employed in hybrid warfare scenarios.