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Anduril teams with Elbit America for Army’s self-propelled howitzer competition
Anduril Industries is partnering with Elbit America and Oshkosh Defense to compete for the U.S. Army’s self-propelled howitzer contract. This collaboration leverages Anduril’s software and system integration expertise with Elbit America’s howitzer systems (specifically the SIGMA) and Oshkosh’s vehicle platforms. The competition aims to replace the current M109A7 Paladin.
Research group to work with US defense firm on drone development - Taipei Times
Taiwan's Metal Industries Research & Development Centre (MIRDC) signed an MOU with US defense firm Anduril Industries to co-develop UAVs, focusing on autonomous systems and component manufacturing. This partnership aims to establish a 'China-free' supply chain and bolster Taiwan's domestic drone industry. Anduril's expertise includes counter-drone technology, AI command & control, and ISR systems.
Echodyne and Moog Successfully Demo RIwP at US Army Exercise – Drones World Magazine
Echodyne and Moog successfully demonstrated a rapid integration Counter-UAS (C-UAS) system at Fort Hood, Texas, during Operation Condor Rebirth. The system, combining AI targeting, Echodyne’s EchoShield radar, and existing Army weapon stations, achieved detection, tracking, and engagement of Group 1-3 drones in under 3 seconds. This demonstration highlights a cost-effective method for upgrading existing kinetic weapon systems to counter the growing sUAS threat.
Lockheed’s GRIZZLY C-UAS system downs attack drone in live-fire demo
Lockheed Martin successfully demonstrated the GRIZZLY C-UAS system, destroying a Group 3 one-way attack drone using a JAGM missile. The system integrates Fortem R-40 radars with Lockheed’s Sanctum battle management software and a containerized launcher, achieving a full detect-track-engage kill chain in under 45 days of integration. This demonstration highlights a rapidly deployable, low-cost solution for point defense against drone threats.
Lockheed’s GRIZZLY C-UAS system downs attack drone in live-fire demo
Lockheed Martin successfully demonstrated the GRIZZLY C-UAS system, destroying a Group 3 one-way attack drone using a JAGM missile. The system integrates Fortem R-40 radars with Lockheed’s Sanctum battle management software and a containerized launcher, achieving a full detect-track-engage kill chain in under 45 days from integration. This demonstration highlights a rapidly deployable, low-cost solution for point defense against drone threats.
Lockheed’s GRIZZLY C-UAS system downs attack drone in live-fire demo
Lockheed Martin successfully demonstrated its GRIZZLY C-UAS system, destroying a Group 3 one-way attack drone using a JAGM missile. The system integrates Fortem R-40 radars with Lockheed’s Sanctum battle manager, achieving a full detect-track-engage kill chain in under 45 days of integration. This demonstration highlights the rapid development and deployment capabilities of containerized C-UAS solutions.
Gulf tensions escalate as Iran hits Kuwait, US strikes near Hormuz
Escalating tensions in the Gulf involve Iranian attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain, countered by US strikes in Iran. The conflict centers on control of the Strait of Hormuz and is disrupting global oil supplies, with diplomatic efforts to achieve a ceasefire stalled. Iran threatens further attacks utilizing missiles and drones if its conditions are not met.
Gulf tensions escalate as Iran hits Kuwait, US strikes near Hormuz
Escalating tensions in the Gulf region involve Iranian attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain, alongside US retaliatory strikes in Iran. These attacks, including the use of drones, are disrupting air travel and maritime traffic, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz. Negotiations for a ceasefire remain stalled, with Iran linking any agreement to conditions in Lebanon and access to financial resources.
Lockheed downs drone with containerized missile launcher
Lockheed Martin successfully intercepted a Group 3 drone using a JAGM missile fired from its new GRIZZLY containerized launcher system at Yuma Proving Ground. The system integrates Fortem radar, Lockheed's Sanctum C-UAS battle manager, and is designed for rapid deployment on land or sea. This demonstration highlights a modular, rapidly deployable point-defense solution against a range of UAV threats.
Road to the kill zone: With Ukrainian troops on the lifeline from Kramatorsk to Kostiantynivka
The article details the intense fighting along the Kramatorsk-Kostiantynivka road in Ukraine, a critical supply line, highlighting the dominance of drone warfare in the region. Ukrainian forces are actively employing mobile fire groups and anti-drone netting to counter Russian FPV drone attacks. Kostiantynivka has fallen to Russian forces, marking a shift in the conflict's dynamics.