The U.S. Army has awarded Camgian Corporation a contract valued at over $23 million to advance C-UAS capabilities, aimed at bolstering the warfighter’s ability to protect against UAS swarms. This collaboration is part of the Army’s broader initiative to enhance force protection by deploying coordinated, independent, and dispersed AI-driven C-UAS platforms.
“At Camgian, we’re committed to providing our warfighters the world’s most advanced capabilities,” said Camgian CEO and Chairman Dr. Gary Butler. “We are excited for the opportunity to bring leading edge AI technologies to the air defence fight.”
The partnership will focus on the integration of advanced technologies, specifically data fusion and sensor-effector integration, to dramatically improve the situational awareness and responsiveness of soldiers on the battlefield. These enhancements are designed to provide warfighters with a comprehensive understanding of their operational environment, enabling quicker and more accurate decision-making in the face of increasingly complex aerial threats.
Central to this effort is Camgian’s Reactor kill chain automation platform, which will be utilised to enable rapid and robust situational awareness. The AI-driven C-UAS platform will also facilitate efficient weapon-to-target assignments across a distributed network of disparate air defence systems.
AI-driven C-UAS capabilities
By leveraging reinforcement learning, an advanced AI technology, the system will be capable of rapidly processing vast amounts of data, identifying potential threats and coordinating an effective defence response.
“Defence against increasingly larger swarms of drones is becoming more important in the modern battlefield,” noted Product Technical Lead Dr. Ralph Crosby. “Camgian is uniquely positioned to provide the Army with a system that can be quickly scaled to rapidly identify and mitigate large numbers of aerial threats.”
The ability to counter UAS swarms efficiently and effectively is increasingly vital as adversaries continue to adopt and deploy these technologies on the battlefield. Camgian’s solution is designed to adapt to these evolving threats, ensuring that the Army can maintain a tactical advantage in various combat scenarios.
Senior Product Manager Gary Hsieh expressed pride in the work his team has accomplished, stating:
“I am deeply proud of our team’s work in developing cutting-edge AI-driven C-UAS solutions. This collaboration highlights our commitment to innovation and our dedication to enhancing the safety and effectiveness of our warfighters against evolving aerial threats.”
As part of this contract, Camgian will work closely with the Army to ensure the seamless integration of these new technologies into existing defence infrastructure, providing soldiers with the tools they need to counter UAS threats more effectively.
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