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The U.S. military is boosting its defense against aerial threats with a state-of-the-art system developed by Anduril. This new anti-drone technology, powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and cutting-edge autonomy, is designed to address the danger posed by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to military assets.
Anduril’s Counter Unmanned Aerial System (CUAS) provides an all-encompassing solution, enabling the identification, tracking, and neutralization of hostile drones across various environments, 24/7. The system integrates AI-driven capabilities to detect, engage, and disable drones with high precision and minimal human intervention, ensuring reliable protection for military sites around the clock.
In a major contract award, the U.S. Marine Corps has chosen Anduril for a 10-year, $642 million agreement to supply and maintain an Installation-Counter small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (I-CsUAS) solution. This will provide the Marines with the essential tools needed to safeguard military bases globally from drone incursions. Anduril’s solution is tailored to offer customized protection for each installation and supports the U.S. military’s efforts to stay ahead of fast-developing aerial threats.
The centerpiece of Anduril’s technology is Lattice, its sophisticated software platform. Lattice leverages AI to autonomously identify and neutralize UAV threats, allowing operators to make quick, informed decisions with minimal manpower. It incorporates multiple sensors and effectors into a unified command and control system, which is adaptable and upgradable, ensuring long-term relevance as drone threats evolve.
The company has also invested in a cutting-edge manufacturing facility, Arsenal-1, which uses software-driven production to scale up the production of autonomous defense systems. This allows Anduril to quickly deploy systems worldwide and continuously adapt to emerging defense needs.
The system offers a multi-layered defense, from electronic warfare to kinetic options. One of its key features is Anvil, an autonomous interceptor that can autonomously track and intercept drone threats with high precision. Using onboard terminal guidance, Anvil delivers kinetic energy to neutralize drones effectively, minimizing the risk of collateral damage.
By integrating AI, autonomy, and a comprehensive defense network, Anduril’s CUAS technology enhances the U.S. military’s ability to safeguard critical installations against the growing threat of unmanned aerial systems.
