Allen-Vanguard has secured a multi-million dollar contract to supply electronic countermeasure (ECM) systems to an undisclosed South American nation, marking the company’s first major entry into the regional market.
Announced on February 5, the order covers the delivery of the company’s Equinox NG and Scorpion 2 systems, designed to protect personnel and vehicles against radio-controlled improvised explosive devices (RCIEDs) and drone threats. The contract includes both vehicle-mounted and man-portable capabilities, alongside a support package tailored to regional threat conditions.
The Equinox NG is a vehicle-based ECM system built around global electronic warfare standards, allowing it to be updated over time as threats evolve. It is intended for integration across a range of platforms, including armoured vehicles and VIP convoys, and builds on Allen-Vanguard’s long-standing role in counter-RCIED operations, where jamming radio signals has been a core defensive measure.
Complementing this capability is the Scorpion 2, a backpack-mounted ECM system designed for dismounted patrols and infantry units. According to the company, the contract also includes field service representatives and mission fill development provided by its Threat Management Team, enabling optimization against local radio frequency environments.
“This is an important milestone in Allen-Vanguard’s history, breaking into the South American market,” said Bobby Strawbridge, President of Allen-Vanguard. He added that the company’s systems are already operationally proven with NATO customers and have been used by peacekeeping forces in the Middle East and North Africa.
The order reflects Allen-Vanguard’s broader shift from a niche counter-IED supplier to a more comprehensive electronic warfare provider. In recent years, the company has emphasized a software-defined approach, enabling its systems to adapt to a wider range of electromagnetic threats. This transition has been supported by developments such as the NXT RF signal processor, unveiled at IDEX 2025, which underpins more advanced cyber and electromagnetic activity operations.
The contract also follows recent deliveries of the company’s Turmoil radio frequency decoys to NATO customers. These systems are intended to protect high-value assets by mimicking friendly RF signatures and misleading adversary sensors.
While inter-state conflict in South America remains limited, defense forces across the region face persistent threats from insurgent groups and organized criminal networks. These actors increasingly employ IEDs, drones and surveillance technologies to target security forces and monitor their movements. Against this backdrop, demand for ECM and counter-drone systems is expected to continue growing, particularly for solutions that can be deployed flexibly across both vehicle-based and dismounted operations.
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