This partnership will see the integration of Anduril’s radar and battle management systems into the initial designs of GDLS’s vehicles, rather than retrofitting them after production. This approach aims to forge a path toward unified, multi-vehicle defense systems that seamlessly link sensors, radars, and command centers across different units.
Anduril Industries highlighted the increasing challenges on modern battlefields, including unmanned drones and autonomous swarms that can launch coordinated attacks from various directions without much prior notice.
The Spark Radar is crafted to identify both aerial and terrestrial threats with exceptional range, speed, and accuracy. It utilizes Anduril’s Lattice command-and-control software to distribute threat data among vehicles and command stations effectively.
Incorporating the Spark Radar directly into vehicle platforms from the start allows for more profound integration and enhanced functionality, providing a scalable solution for fleet-wide protection, according to Anduril.
The initiative is described as a shift from individual platform defenses to a holistic, multi-vehicle defense strategy.
The focus will initially be on armored vehicles, with plans to extend these capabilities to include command posts, missile launchers, and other critical defense elements.
“General Dynamics Land Systems is a leader in developing and manufacturing advanced ground combat systems,” stated Zachary Mears, Anduril’s senior vice president of strategy and growth.
In addition to these efforts, GDLS is working with companies like AeroVironment, Applied Intuition, and Palantir on its XM30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle project.
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