“Delivering effective C-UxS solutions is a mission-first priority at L3Harris. As the Trusted Disruptor, we are bringing our full capabilities to bear to overcome this complex threat,” said Jon Rambeau, President of Integrated Mission Systems (IMS), L3Harris. “Traditional solutions that take years to produce are not a viable option when UAV software is maturing by the minute and hardware is changing by the hour.”
Tom Kirkland, Vice President and General Manager of the Targeting and Sensor Systems (TSS) sector under IMS, has been appointed to lead the consolidated C-UxS effort. “Our Counter-Unmanned team is laser-focused on the safety of our warfighters and allied partners,” said Tom Kirkland. “Defeating this asymmetrical threat will require speed, creativity and teamwork.”
The initiative builds on L3Harris’ existing systems, including VAMPIRE™, CORVUS-RAVEN, Nimble Finch and Drone Guardian, by combining them with complementary technologies such as WESCAM electro-optical infrared sensing, Widow mission management software, AI/ML swarm management tools like AMORPHOUS, and next-generation electromagnetic countermeasures. These combined capabilities aim to deliver expanded and customised solutions to counter unmanned attacks effectively.
The VAMPIRE system exemplifies this integrated approach, developed within months and already proven in European combat operations as a reliable and cost-effective counter to unmanned aerial systems. It integrates WESCAM MX sensors, advanced weapons, proximity fuzes and mission software to increase lethality, with further enhancements in sensors, electronic warfare and AI/ML already underway for future variants across land, air and maritime domains.
