The VAMPIRE system is a self-contained platform designed for advanced reconnaissance and precision strikes against drones and remotely piloted aircraft. Since 2023, it has been extensively deployed in European combat operations and has successfully neutralised hundreds of small drones.
“Deploying VAMPIRE on GM Defense’s ISV is a great example of how quickly and seamlessly this system can be used by our Army customer to defeat the rapidly growing threat of small, hostile drones,” said Tom Kirkland, Vice President and General Manager, Targeting and Sensor Systems, L3Harris. “Working together, we have swiftly responded to the urgent need to defeat small unmanned autonomous systems accurately and affordably while allowing ground forces to stay tactically mobile.”
The GM Defense ISV is purpose-built to meet U.S. Army requirements for rapid deployment and has robust off-road capabilities to support varied operational needs. Its modular architecture and ease of maintenance allow for quick adaptation to a wide range of missions.
GM Defense collaborates with partners like L3Harris to equip the ISV with mission-specific kits tailored to general-purpose and special operations forces. Integrating the VAMPIRE system adds a critical counter-small UAS capability to protect troops against drone attacks.
“The versatility of the ISV is one of its core strengths, and integrating a critical counter-UAS capability like VAMPIRE showcases our ability to rapidly adapt the vehicle to meet evolving threats,” said John ‘JD’ Johnson, Vice President of Government Solutions and Strategy, GM Defense. “This successful integration highlights how the ISV’s modular design and commercial-based architecture can quickly incorporate next-generation technologies to deliver immediate value and enhanced protection to our warfighters.”
