With new institutional funding, ARCYN Defense is pushing forward the development of a next-gen air defense system powered by edge AI and capable of striking with speed and accuracy.
Formerly Marteos Industries, the US-based company is building an early prototype leveraging kinetic technologies and advanced sensing to enhance operational effectiveness.
It is intended to be a low-cost, high-precision solution for the US military, built to deliver reliable performance at scale.
Although production details remain classified, the prototype is set for multiple upcoming demonstrations with the US Department of Defense.
“Our mission is to build defense systems aligned with today’s operational realities,” ARCYN Chief Executive Officer Dr. Aaron Poynton said. “ARCYN is focused on precision, resilience, and affordability at a scale that enables real deterrence.”
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The company has formed an advisory board to guide prototype development, with senior officials from the US Army, Air Force, Space Command officials, and former NASA astronauts.
Poynton will lead the management team, alongside Lou Schiliro, Head of Operations, and Dr. Fazel Farahmand, Chief Technology Officer.
“ARCYN Defense is focused on redefining the economics of modern defense,” the company stated, noting that it is “delivering systems designed for speed, adaptability, and scale in contested environments where low-cost, proliferated threats are reshaping the character of warfare.”
