Northrop Grumman M-ACE

The M-ACE is a counter unmanned air system made by the American company Northrop Grumman.

Name

M-ACE stands for Mobile, Acquisition, Cueing and Effector System.

Features

The core of the system is a light truck mounted surveillance mast which hosts a 3D radar, radio frequency sensors, and cameras.
Northrop Grumman's M230 chain gun in a remote weapons station has been integrated into M-ACE.

History

Testing of the system began in 2020. Following testing the program moved into a design verification and upgrade stage. Northrop Grumman promoted the project as mature in 2021.

Operators

The system, including integrated M230s, is in operation with the Ukrainian military. Units were first sent to Ukraine in 2023.

Potential operators

The Republic of China (Taiwan) Military Police have expressed an interest in acquiring three systems, primarily for protecting the area around the Presidential Office Building, Taipei.