The US Army has expanded its investment in counter-drone technologies by awarding L3Harris a contract valued at up to $106 million for additional VAMPIRE systems. Designed as a modular and low-cost solution, VAMPIRE provides reconnaissance and precision engagement capabilities against hostile drones and remotely piloted aircraft. Over the past several years, the system has undergone continuous upgrades, including the integration of artificial intelligence and machine-learning-enabled sensors. L3Harris has also developed variants for land, maritime, airborne, and electronic warfare applications, while increasing production capacity in Alabama to meet rising domestic and international demand for drone defense capabilities.
