Italy to deploy Michelangelo air defense system in Ukraine for first combat test in 2026

This module enables the transition from a one-to-one sensor-to-shooter model to a networked configuration in which any sensor can provide targeting data to any available effector, optimizing engagement based on position, timing, and capability. Within a defined defensive sector of 10-15 km referred to as a “dead zone,” the system can interconnect artillery units, radar systems, satellite inputs, and counter-unmanned systems to respond to low-altitude and high-density threats. The architecture is scalable, allowing expansion of coverage depending on the number of connected systems and the availability of command authority over software and electronics. The MC5 module also supports real-time synchronization and secure data exchange across nodes.