XADS

XADS (Xtreme Alternative Defense Systems) is a privately held firm in Anderson, Indiana (USA). XADS is a pioneering producer of NLDEW (Non-lethal (less than lethal) directed energy weapons) for protecting and defending in military operations, law enforcement, site security, and peacekeeping. XADS was founded in 2002 after a proposal was submitted to the United States Marine Corps.

XADS is developing a short-range wireless electroshock weapon called StunStrike. The device appears to be a Tesla coil contained in a briefcase.

Afterwards more contracts have been awarded to XADS to provide new solutions to problems on the battlefield.

XADS makes the Photonic Disruptor Series [http://www.xtremeads.com/photonic.htm] . It is called a Threat Assessment Laser Illuminator (TALI); but it can cause night-blindness and secondary effects such as nausea; it is claimed to leave no permanent eye damage.

PD/G 105

The Photonic Disruptor/Green 105 mW laser illuminator is XADS's military grade laser. The laser runs off two AAA batteries and has a range of over 350 meters in darkness, with an operating life of 3000-5000 hours. The unit can be rail mounted for use with various weapons. It is currently deployed in the field in Iraq and Afghanistan.

ee also

*StunStrike
*Electrolaser#Xtreme Alternative Defense Systems

External links

* http://www.xtremeads.com/