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Anduril Secures Contract to Protect US Marine Corps Bases From Drone Threats.
Anduril Industries has officially announced that it has been awarded a 10-year IDIQ (Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity) contract worth $642 million to supply its counter-drone (CUAS) technology to the United States Marine Corps. This major contract falls under the Installations-Counter small Unmanned Aircraft System (I-CsUAS) program, aimed at safeguarding Marine Corps installations worldwide from emerging threats posed by small drones.
Pulsar is a family of software-defined Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) systems that leverages AI at the edge to rapidly adapt to emerging threats. (Picture source: Andurill)
Anduril Industries announced it has secured a 10-year, $642 million IDIQ contract to provide the U.S. Marine Corps with counter-drone solutions. Part of the I-CsUAS initiative, this deal focuses on protecting Marine Corps installations around the globe from emerging small-drone threats.
Under the agreement, Anduril will deliver AI-powered autonomous solutions that combine cutting-edge software with various sensors and effectors capable of automatically detecting, tracking, identifying, and neutralizing hostile drones. At the core of this approach is the Lattice software platform, which utilizes artificial intelligence to integrate real-time data, enhance situational awareness, and streamline decision-making. By automating continuous surveillance and response, the system reduces manpower requirements and ensures a swift reaction to potential drone threats.
The solution is built on an open-architecture framework that enables the seamless integration of multiple sensors and defensive assets, all managed through an intuitive command and control (C2) interface. This modular design allows for rapid upgrades and ongoing improvements throughout the contract’s duration, ensuring that Marine Corps installations remain equipped with cutting-edge protective capabilities.
This new IDIQ contract further strengthens the growing partnership between Anduril and the U.S. Marine Corps. In November, the company had already secured a $200 million contract to provide a CUAS system for the Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS). To meet increasing demand for anti-drone technologies, Anduril has invested in its Arsenal-1 production site, designed to rapidly scale deployment capabilities and anticipate future needs for autonomous defense systems.