Marine Corps Selects Anduril Federal for Electronic Warfare to Combat Uncrewed Aircraft
On March 17, 2025, the United States Marine Corps announced a significant step in enhancing air defense capabilities against small uncrewed aircraft by entering into a $642.2 million contract with Anduril Federal. This initiative aims to utilize advanced integrated and networked sensors, as well as electronic warfare (EW) jamming techniques, to shield Marines from possible airborne threats.
Located at Quantico Marine Base in Virginia, the Marine Corps Systems Command confirmed that they are focused on developing modernized capabilities through the Counter Small Unmanned Aircraft System (I-CsUAS) to address the growing concerns associated with small unmanned aerial vehicles.
Upgrading Counter-Unmanned Technology
The Marine Corps emphasizes the necessity for advanced C-sUAS systems to effectively detect, track, identify, and neutralize small unmanned aerial systems. According to officials, the forthcoming capabilities will help to bridge the existing security gaps concerning the threat these aircraft impose on military installations and assets.
Anduril Federal, renowned for its innovative technologies, is set to create counter-unmanned measures employing conventional weaponry alongside electronic warfare strategies. These advancements are designed to ensure the safety of Marines and their equipment.
Challenges and Developments
Marine Corps experts note that the operational landscape for military bases presents unique challenges, particularly in comparison to active operational forces. Hence, the new technologies afforded by the I-CsUAS project are categorized as controlled unclassified information (CUI) and are not freely available to the public.
Contact Information
For inquiries regarding this development, Marine Corps personnel can reach out to Shannon Graves at sgraves@marines.mil or Stasia Baker at sbaker@marines.mil. Further details can be found at SAM.gov.
To learn more about Anduril Federal’s capabilities in countering UAS, visit Anduril Federal’s website or the Marine Corps Systems Command portal at marcorsyscom.marines.mil.
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