In 2016, Lacroix launched the first-generation S-KAPS system, known as AOS. This system automatically linked a series of laser detectors to a masking system via a dedicated control unit.

Building on this experience, and to address the new and pressing threats arising from current conflicts, LACROIX has developed a new version of the S-KAPS system, providing a more modular and adaptable response to modern requirements. This new version is based on a next-generation generic computing unit incorporating protection algorithms. Depending on requirements, different types of sensors can be integrated. Similarly, the protection coverage can be extended to hemispherical masking.

S-KAPS can be adapted in many different ways, the main ones being:

• S-KAPS COUNTER MISSILE, primarily designed to provide protection against laser-guided missiles
• S-KAPS COUNTER DRONE, primarily designed to protect against drones
• S-KAPS GLOBAL PROTECTION, providing protection against a wide range of threats on today’s battlefields.

Advantages

• Full-spectrum electro-optical soft-kill protection system
• Modular system compatible with all types of vehicles
• Scalable system, adaptable to requirements and technological developments, with an open architecture
• Protection based on the Galix range of proven, high-performance munitions
• Multiple protection capabilities with the fastest reaction times on the market
• Multi-band jamming, decoys, crowd control, etc

Meeting the need

• Increased vehicle survivability
• Reduced cognitive load on crews
• Protection system incorporating multi-threat detection, situational analysis and an appropriate response to the detected threat

To optimise the S-KAPS system against the drone threat, LACROIX has spent the last two years developing additional detection technologies to counter this threat.

In addition to laser detection and acoustic detection (Metravib’s Pilar system),the SKAPS COUNTER DRONE version, unveiled at Eurosatory 2026, now features

• The HADDES system from MC2 Technologies, an RF drone detection sensor or autonomous passive RF detector.
• PeriSight Top Attack by Bertin Technologies - 360° IR surveillance and detection system (day/night)