The new “Advanced Battle Manager” for the widely used Forward Area Air Defense (FAAD) command-and-control system was field-tested at Yuma Proving Grounds this summer, the company says.
The Army and Lockheed Martin already have seen early interest among US allies and partners in the new Sentinel A4 radar.
The MQ-9B and Gambit Series represent parallel capabilities that address global challenges for security head-on.
Despite the multi-month launcher delivery delay, the Army said its testing plan is on track and during this phase it will ensure the AIM-9X Sidewinder missile can be launched from the ground.
"Low-collateral effect interceptors" against small drones would be used in "defeating small UAS in urban environments, over sensitive sites, or situations where the rules of engagement would not allow kinetic effects," DoD's solicitation to industry says.
A parallel joint requirements document will be briefed to industry Oct. 30, Maj. Gen. Sean Gainey, head of the Joint Counter Small Unmanned Aerial Systems office, says.
The military will consolidate from dozens of different, often-incompatible counter-drone defenses to just seven — with a single common standard for command & control.
Balancing security and access to data are critical to providing users with trustworthy, reliable data for real-time decisions.