Allen-Vanguard announces production of its 500th Scorpion manpack ECM system.

Allen-Vanguard, a provider of solutions for defeating Radio Frequency (RF)-based terrorist and extremist threats, has announced the production of its 500th Scorpion manpack ECM system.
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Scorpion Manpack ECM System (Picture source: Allen-Vanguard)

Allen-Vanguard started producing the latest generation of the Scorpion manpack ECM system in 2019. It is the current in a long line of man-portable systems from the company going back almost two decades. It is perfect for more mobile ECM applications such as protection for troops deployed on the ground or for specialist EOD teams to provide local protection for an operator approaching a suspect device.

Most recently it has been effectively deployed in a CUAS role. It is a highly versatile and lightweight man-portable system that capitalizes on a wealth of operational feedback and Allen-Vanguard’s extensive experience in providing highly effective ECM protection from Radio Controlled Improvised Explosive Devices (RCIED) and the growing prominence of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles/Systems (UAV/UAS) aka Drones.

Scorpion is deployed to protect troops, NGOs and other government agencies in every continent worldwide. With its flexible, modular architecture and wide range of power options, antenna configurations and carriage systems it is suitable for a myriad of protection tasks. It delivers a hybrid, full spectrum system with extensive threat band coverage which means it has superior usability, combined with advanced technologies, makes Scorpion the most powerful response to present and future RCIED & Drone threats.

The threat from RCIEDs and UAVs remains extremely high in many historic conflict regions and in new conflict zones emerging on multiple continents. This combined with the ever-evolving nature of both conventional and asymmetric warfare, means that Allen-Vanguard places a significant focus on research and development to ensure their customers receive the best possible protection. The Allen-Vanguard Threat Management Team (TMT) works tirelessly analysing new waveforms captured by operational systems to update and optimize algorithms specific to each user’s needs and to combat threats specific to the region of operations. In parallel, the development team are working incredibly hard on the next generation of Allen-Vanguard systems which include their Remote Radio Head, Equinox NG-X, and Scorpion-NG. Each of these systems will be the cornerstone capability of their major programmes for man-portable, vehicle and advanced future vehicle capabilities for years to come.

Bobby Strawbridge, Director of Business Development for Allen-Vanguard said “I am delighted that we have reached this significant milestone for Scorpion. It is the ultimate versatile ECM protection, packed with all our years of experience and expertise in defeating the RF threat in a manpack form to maximise its flexibility and utility. Whether in a dismounted role, on EOD operations or vehicle mounted for patrol protection or even at a static location countering radio-controlled IEDs or nefarious drones, Scorpion is helping to protect those who face the greatest danger all over the world.”

Defense News November 2023