The new Bullfrog machine gun mount was developed by Allen Control Systems to protect U.S. military vehicles against the growing drone threat.
In the United States, Allen Control Systems has unveiled the Bullfrog anti-drone machine gun mount, designed to strengthen the defense of M1 Abrams tanks and Bradley infantry fighting vehicles. The system is already undergoing testing with the U.S. Armed Forces.
The installation uses a Browning .50 caliber (12.7 mm) machine gun, featuring autonomous and semi-autonomous modes capable of detecting, identifying, and destroying small drones.
According to the manufacturer, the current tests involve mock-up integrations on American armored platforms, a step preceding full operational deployment.
The Bullfrog weighs only 75 kg (without ammunition), allowing installation on various types of armored vehicles. The system is designed to engage aerial targets at distances of up to 1,500 meters, providing an additional layer of protection in combat zones with high UAV density.
In addition to military use, the mount can also be employed to protect critical infrastructure against drones equipped with explosives or surveillance cameras.
The company highlights that Bullfrog’s automation significantly reduces the operators’ workload and enables real-time response to aerial threats.
“While the current phase involves mock-up installations for integration testing, the ultimate goal is full deployment on armored vehicles,” said Allen Control Systems in a statement.
The implementation of systems such as the Bullfrog reinforces the U.S. Army’s focus on modernizing its defenses against drones.
Recently, the armed forces also selected AeroVironment’s Freedom Eagle-1 (FE-1) missile as a complementary solution to neutralize kamikaze drones and other aerial threats more efficiently and cost-effectively.
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Source and images: Allen Control Systems x @allencontrol. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
