Anduril Industries has clinched a $200-million contract to reinforce the US Marine Corps’ Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS) with its Anvil counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) solution.
According to the company, the Anvil will provide the MADIS with an autonomous, low-collateral kinetic intercept capability to effectively neutralize small hostile drones.
It uses cutting-edge onboard computing components and sensors to maintain target lock and deliver precise terminal guidance, ensuring a high probability of success in challenging environments.
The Anvil also integrates Anduril’s Lattice software, which combines sensor fusion, computer vision, edge computing, and artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate decision-making.
“The [Anvil] will provide lethality improvements for MADIS, enabling it to defeat the full spectrum of air threats, including UAS and fixed-wing/rotary-wing aircraft,” the company noted.
Equipped With Latest C-UAS Tech
The Anvil features an open systems architecture, facilitating rapid upgrades to stay ahead of emerging threats and ensure continuous protection.
Its modular design makes it well-suited for high-tempo threat environments, providing a technological edge over adversaries.
According to Anduril, the new contract will ensure the US Marine Corps remains equipped with the latest C-UAS technology to defend against rapidly evolving threats.
“By leveraging advanced AI and autonomy, Anduril’s [Anvil] will provide the Marines with a robust and scalable solution to counter evolving drone threats, ensuring greater protection and operational effectiveness on the battlefield,” Anduril’s Chief Strategy Officer Chris Brose said.
About the MADIS
The MADIS is a short-range, surface-to-air defense system designed to defeat advanced aerial threats such as drones and low-flying aircraft.
Mountable on two Joint Light Tactical Vehicles, the system integrates advanced radars, missiles, and command-and-control components.
In January, the system successfully tracked and defeated multiple targets during a live-fire trial, utilizing Stinger missiles and a 30-millimeter cannon.
The MADIS is slated for further testing before its official deployment next year.