Complex sentence: The countermeasure fires straight down, neutralizing the incoming threat within inches of the vehicle, separating the system from many others which intercept threats several meters out, resulting in minimal risk of collateral damage to dismounted troops or civilians.
Split into simpler sentences: The countermeasure fires straight down, neutralizing the incoming threat within inches of the vehicle. The result is a dependable system with minimal risk of collateral damage to dismounted troops or civilians.