Anduril’s AI-powered Lattice software has been selected as the US Army’s choice for a counter-drone fire control platform, scoring a perfect four-for-four kill record in a recent live-fire test.
During a seven-day trial under the army’s Integrated Battle Command System Maneuver (IBCS-M) program at Yuma Proving Grounds, Lattice integrated a new sensor and effector to autonomously detect, track, and intercept unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
The software demonstrated features like AI-assisted targeting, shared network tracking, and rapid threat response.
“We can’t think of counter-UAS as static or in the same vein as counter ballistic missile defense. It has to be maneuverable which means it has to be software-centric and adaptable above all else,” said US Army Chief Technology Officer Alex Miller.
He added that the system must operate just as effectively on the move as when stationary, giving platoon leaders the ability to manage multiple sensors across dispersed vehicles.
Necessary Evolution
The IBCS-M program seeks to create a unified command system capable of linking and controlling diverse counter-drone weapons through a single network.
This approach allows one operator to engage multiple threats simultaneously, blending sensors and automating fire controls to dramatically cut the time between detection and kill.
IBCS-M is part of a wider army effort to build a unified command and control system, reshaping its weapon infrastructure to be open and adaptable against evolving threats.
“We’re uniquely positioned to deliver on the Army’s vision because Anduril helped define the new frontier of air defense technology,” said Anduril President Matt Steckman.
“Our work in autonomous systems and command and control has built the foundation for this moment — it’s a natural extension of the lineage that began when we reimagined how modern defense should operate.”
