Anduril Delivers Advanced Counter-UAS Systems to USNORTHCOM to Combat Rising Drone Threats

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In recent years, the United States has faced a sharp rise in illicit drone incursions, with USNORTHCOM reporting over 350 illegal unmanned aerial system (UAS) incidents across 100 installations in 2024 alone, underscoring the urgent need for advanced counter-drone solutions to protect military bases, critical infrastructure, and civilian populations. Addressing this growing threat, Anduril Industries has delivered its comprehensive counter-UAS systems to USNORTHCOM, offering a field-proven, immediately deployable solution that adapts to evolving adversary tactics. Successfully demonstrated during Falcon Peak 25.2 at Eglin Air Force Base, Anduril’s technology was validated as meeting and fully satisfying NORTHCOM’s operational requirements, setting it apart from experimental counter-drone systems by enabling rapid integration into active defense operations and strengthening America’s homeland security against the rising risks of drone incursions.

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A Complete Kill-Chain in a Single Package

What sets Anduril’s offering apart is its ability to provide a full-spectrum defense capability—detection, tracking, identification, and defeat—within a single deployable kit. Each kit includes several integrated components, each designed to address a specific layer of the counter-UAS mission.

Mobile Sentry

This system provides autonomous detection and tracking of drones, ensuring that threats are identified early and accurately.

Wisp in SkyFence Configuration

Offering wide-area passive infrared coverage, Wisp enhances situational awareness by detecting drones that may attempt to evade traditional radar systems

Pulsar

This component delivers radio frequency detection and effects, enabling operators to disrupt or neutralize drones through non-kinetic means.

Anvil

For situations where kinetic action is necessary, Anvil provides a low-collateral solution to physically intercept and neutralize hostile drones.

Lattice Software

In addition to these core systems, each kit includes power, computing, and networking infrastructure, all running on Anduril’s advanced Lattice software platform. This integration ensures seamless operation, rapid deployment, and minimal training requirements for military personnel.

Designed for Domestic Defense

One of the most significant aspects of Anduril’s counter-UAS solution is its design philosophy. Unlike battlefield systems that prioritize raw power and range, this kit is optimized for use within the United States. Operating in domestic airspace requires strict adherence to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and careful consideration of civilian safety.

Anduril’s system is engineered to function effectively within these constraints, providing robust defense without compromising compliance or safety. This makes it uniquely suited for homeland defense missions, where the balance between security and civilian considerations is paramount.

Bridging the Gap Between Threats and Capabilities

When Anduril was founded, its mission was to address the widening gap between emerging threats and the capabilities available to counter them. The rise of small drones as a disruptive force exemplifies this gap. Traditional defense contractors often focus on large-scale, long-term projects, leaving immediate operational needs unmet.

Anduril’s approach is different. By leveraging advanced software, artificial intelligence, and modular hardware, the company has developed systems that can be rapidly adapted and deployed. The delivery of these counter-UAS kits to NORTHCOM demonstrates Anduril’s ability to provide practical, ready-to-use solutions that directly address today’s most pressing security challenges.

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