Anduril Secures $642 Million Contract to Enhance U.S. Marine Corps CUAS Capabilities
Anduril Industries has been awarded a significant contract worth $642 million over ten years by the U.S. Marine Corps to deliver, install, and maintain Installation-Counter small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (I-CsUAS). This program is focused on leveraging AI-powered technology to bolster the defense capabilities of U.S. Marine Corps installations worldwide.
Through this comprehensive program, the Marine Corps will gain access to advanced capabilities essential for countering evolving aerial threats. Anduril’s I-CsUAS will utilize their cutting-edge software platform, Lattice, enabling 24/7 autonomous operations. Lattice is designed to autonomously detect, track, identify, and neutralize aerial threats, thereby allowing human operators to focus on critical decision-making with reduced manpower.
The system is built upon a user-friendly command and control (C2) interface, integrating various sensors and effectors. It employs an open architecture, which facilitates rapid iterations and upgrades, empowering the Marine Corps to stay ahead in the face of advancing threats throughout the contract period.
This award further cements Anduril’s long-standing partnership with the Marine Corps, following a related contract awarded in November worth $200 million aimed at developing a CUAS Engagement System for the Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS). To support its growing defense initiatives, Anduril has also invested in Arsenal-1, a pioneering manufacturing facility that utilizes software to produce autonomous systems at scale, ensuring timely and flexible deployment aligned with future defense requirements.
Conclusion
The collaboration between Anduril Industries and the U.S. Marine Corps represents a significant step forward in enhancing the capabilities of military operations against drone threats. This initiative underscores the critical role that AI and automation will play in defense strategies around the world.
