Concise Summary:
Anduril has been awarded a $642 million, 10-year contract by the US Marine Corps for a comprehensive Installation-Counter (I-CsUAS) system. This Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) program will see Anduril deliver and sustain autonomous counter-unmanned aircraft systems to protect US installations worldwide. The company’s software platform, Lattice, powered by AI, enables 24/7 operation with minimal manpower through autonomous detection and neutralization of aerial threats. This award builds on a previous contract for the development of a CUAS Engagement System for the Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS). Anduril’s investment in its Arsenal-1 manufacturing facility allows for rapid deployment of these systems globally, while ensuring flexibility to adapt to evolving defense needs. This significant contract reflects the USMC’s commitment to utilizing advanced technology for troop and strategic asset protection against modern aerial threats.
Key Points:
- • Anduril has been awarded a ten-year, $642 million contract by the US Marine Corps to deliver and sustain Installation-Counter small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (I-CsUAS).
- • Anduril’s I-CsUAS solution utilizes AI and advanced autonomy to equip the USMC with capabilities to address evolving aerial threats and protect installations worldwide.
- • The program validates Anduril’s CUAS advantage, enabling 24/7 autonomous operations powered by Lattice, Anduril’s software platform.
- • Through a software-first approach and an open architecture, Anduril’s integrated I-CsUAS system provides customized protection to individual installations.
- • Anduril has invested in Arsenal-1, a manufacturing facility that leverages software to produce autonomous systems at scale, to meet growing demand for its defense solutions.
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