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FS-LIDS

Counter-UAS · made by US Army (United States)

US Army Forward Short-Range Layered Interceptor Drone System (FS-LIDS) for countering Group 1-2 drones. Integrates with existing air defense networks using kinetic interceptors launched from helicopters.

Used by: United Arab Emirates · Saudi Arabia · United States
In service: since 2020
Role: Counter-UAS

Who bought it

10 contracts, 2022–2026 · ≈ EUR 219.0M awarded in 6 · most often US Army (5), Defense Contract Management Agency, Department of the Air Force

Jul 2026US ArmyFixed-site low, slow, small unmanned aerial vehicle integrated defeat systems (FS-LIDS) mobile lids programUSD 2.0M
May 2026Department of the Air ForceQatar MQ-9B green ac purchaseUSD 81.9M
Apr 2026Buyer not identifiedUnited Arab Emirates FMS: Coyote Block 2 ($2.1B)USD 2.1B
Sept 2024Government of QatarQatar FMS: Coyote Block 2 ($1.0B)USD 1.0B

All contracts(10)

Jul 2026US ArmyFixed-site low, slow, small unmanned aerial vehicle integrated defeat systems (FS-LIDS) mobile lids programUSD 2.0M
May 2026Department of the Air ForceQatar MQ-9B green ac purchaseUSD 81.9M
Apr 2026Buyer not identifiedUnited Arab Emirates FMS: Coyote Block 2 ($2.1B)USD 2.1B
Sept 2024Government of QatarQatar FMS: Coyote Block 2 ($1.0B)USD 1.0B

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Also by US Army: M-LIDS (counter-uas)
Alternatives: Fortem DroneHunter F700 (counter-uas) · Silentium Defence M8 (counter-uas) · Rafael Drone Dome (counter-uas)

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Compiled by Drone Consult · updated 24 Oct 2026

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Aug 2023

US ArmyProvide engineering support for enhancements for the C-UAS fixed site low, slow, small unmanned aerial vehicle integrated defeat system (FS-LIDS) managed by the integrated fires/rapid capabilities office (if/rco) project directorate (PD)

USD 67.0M

Aug 2023

US ArmyProvide engineering support for enhancements for the C-UAS fixed site low, slow, small unmanned aerial vehicle integrated defeat system (FS-LIDS) managed by the integrated fires/rapid capabilities office (if/rco) project directorate (PD)

USD 67.0M

Feb 2023DoDProvide engineering support for enhancements for the C-UAS fixed site low, slow, small unmanned aerial vehicle integrated defeat system (FS-LIDS) managed by the integrated fires/rapid capabilities office (if/rco) project directorate (PD)USD 3.4M

Dec 2022US ArmyThis requirement is to provide a new task order for the purchase of C-UAS FS-LIDS hardware systems in support of the C-UAS fixed site low, slow, small unmanned aerial vehicle integrated defeat system (FS-LIDS) contract W31P4Q-20-D-0032USD 38.0M

Jul 2022Defense Contract Management AgencyContractor logistics support (CLS), and programmatic activities in support of the C-UAS fixed site low, slow, small unmanned aerial vehicle integrated defeat system (FS-LIDS) managed by the integrated fires/rapid capabilities office (if/rco)USD 45.7M

Aug 2026US ArmyNext Generation Counter-Small UAS Missile (NGCM)

Dec 2024US ArmyRFI for Fixed Site LIDS (FS-LIDS)

Programmes(1)

US Army LIDS (Low, Slow, Small UAS Integrated Defeat System) · procurement