U.S. Army Awards L3Harris $106 Million Contract for VAMPIRE Counter-UAS System
The U.S. Army has signed a $106 million contract with L3Harris Technologies for the Vehicle-Agnostic Modular Palletised ISR Rocket Equipment (VAMPIRE) counter-drone system. The modular, vehicle-mounted platform integrates ISR sensors and precision-guided rockets designed to defeat low-altitude drone threats, reflecting the Army's growing investment in counter-UAS capabilities.
Highlights
- The U.S. Army awarded L3Harris a $106 million contract for the VAMPIRE counter-UAS system.
- VAMPIRE is a palletized, vehicle-agnostic system integrating ISR sensors and precision-guided rockets to defeat small drones.
- The system was previously delivered to Ukraine via U.S. security assistance and has seen verified combat use against enemy drones.
- The contract reflects the U.S. Army's accelerating investment in counter-UAS (C-UAS) capabilities amid growing drone threats on the modern battlefield.
U.S. Army Awards L3Harris $106 Million Contract for VAMPIRE Counter-UAS System
The U.S. Army has signed a contract worth $106 million with defense technology firm L3Harris Technologies for the Vehicle-Agnostic Modular Palletised ISR Rocket Equipment (VAMPIRE) counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS).
What Is the VAMPIRE System?
VAMPIRE is a modular weapon system designed to be mounted on a wide range of vehicle platforms. It integrates intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) sensors with precision-guided rockets to engage small drones and other low-altitude threats. Its palletized design enables rapid deployment on virtually any military or civilian vehicle, significantly enhancing a unit's mobile counter-drone capability.
Significance of the Contract
As drones play an increasingly decisive role on the modern battlefield, militaries worldwide are accelerating investment in counter-UAS technologies. This contract underscores the U.S. Army's continued commitment to building robust defenses against drone threats and highlights L3Harris's standing as a leader in the C-UAS sector.
The VAMPIRE system was previously supplied to Ukraine by the U.S. Department of Defense through security assistance channels, where it demonstrated effective performance against enemy drones in live combat. The U.S. Army's direct procurement now further validates the system's operational value and battlefield effectiveness.
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