A KBR Company
FIREFLYTM
A High-Energy Laser Weapon System Palletized, Mobile Counter UAS
A KBR Company
FIREFLYTM
A High-Energy Laser Weapon System Palletized, Mobile Counter UAS
KORD’S HIGH-ENERGY LASER WEAPON SYSTEM
ROBUST // MODULAR // OPEN ARCHITECTURE SYSTEM // SCALABLE POWER
Unmanned Aerial Systems present asymmetric threats to forward positions and key infrastructure. KORD’s FIREFLYTM High-Energy Laser (HEL) Weapon System is a palletized, mobile counter UAS high-energy laser weapon that can defeat multiple UAS at range.
The FIREFLYTM system is based on KORD’s robust, modular, open architecture system with scalable power from 5kW to 40kW options. Area protection is provided by advanced AI detection and tracking algorithms which enable the operators to successfully detect, track, intercept and defeat incoming UAS threats at standoff ranges.
The FIREFLYTM system can interface with multiple C3S systems including FAAD, MEDUSA and others as well as stand-alone cueing sources such as RADARs and optical detection systems.
Design Approach
The FIREFLYTM system has an extended magazine depth and long, continuous laser-on-time. Its sensor payload has an independent camera system to enhance target-tracking effectiveness at extended ranges. The FIREFLYTM laser payload includes a simplified optical design for ease of use and is detachable for maintenance and transportability.
Modular
FIREFLYTM provides impressive flexibility and counter unmanned air systems (C-UAS) employment options in fixed, semi-fixed and mobile configurations. It is designed to easily and cost-effectively integrate with a limitless range of civilian and military vehicles or containers, which enables customers to arrange and employ the systems in a stand-alone setup or with multiple, integrated FIREFLYTM systems.
AFFORDABLE
- Factory inventory of fieldable units for price and schedule certainty
- Affordable by leveraging non-developmental components readily available from commercial sources to drive down cost, reduce lead time, and increase system reliability
- Offered for purchase via commercial terms, unique in the industry
CAPABILITIES
OVERVIEW
KORD's HEL solution: A next-generation, self-contained, palletized high-energy laser system that maximizes performance, reliability, maintainability and transportability. KORD’s FIREFLYTM high-energy laser weapon system, a self-contained directed energy solution, offers the latest in directed energy protection, no matter where defense is needed.
The FIREFLYTM is based on KORD’s scalable high-energy laser architecture and is available in 10kW or 20kW options. The fully self-contained laser system includes power supply, thermal management, high-capacity batteries, and integrated radar and electronic warfare subsystems with significantly reduced size, weight, power, and cost affordability.
Why KORD
KORD possesses a unique, industry-leading collection of directed energy subject matter experts with extensive backgrounds in electro-optics, software engineering, artificial intelligence/machine learning, predictive avoidance, battle management software, fire control, target acquisition and tracking, advanced training solutions, systems engineering and integration. KORD’s directed energy team has been built and honed during the past seven years, leading the U.S. Army’s effort to develop its first fieldable HEL weapon system. The effort will ultimately result in the fielding of the DE M-SHORAD system designed to defeat UAS; rotary and fixed-wing aircraft; and RAM. In addition to developing and integrating directed energy systems, KORD’s extensive training experience is unparalleled.
Next Steps
Contact us to learn more about KORD's high-energy laser solutions at kevin.moore@us.kbr.com.
ABOUT KORD - A KBR COMPANY
KORD, a wholly-owned subsidiary of KBR, is an integrated aerospace and defense company — connecting with its customers and partners to create results in a fast-changing world. KORD provides an extensive portfolio of cyber, aerospace, defense technology, integrated logistics and lifecycle solutions. KORD cultivates a diverse, skilled workforce adept at leveraging and integrating technologies to produce game-changing results.
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