Today at SOF Week 2026, AimLock, an autonomous targeting and engagement systems company, announced it is collaborating with FN America, LLC, on the Dune solution to combat smallunmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The Dune features AimLock’s autonomy suite for networked, layered counter-UAS (cUAS) integrated into FN America’s FN DEFNDER® MEDIUM remote weapons station (RWS).
“During the show, the Dune solution will be mounted on a BC Customs’ SXV – XL – 6X6 ground vehicle and on display at AimLock’s booth (#4306) in the Tampa Convention Center Outdoor hall,” said the companies in a press release. “The SXV 6×6 is a purpose-built, rugged UTV (Utility Terrain Vehicle) capable of carrying up to 4,500 pounds, with 46 square feet of deck space and the ability to be transported internally via CH-47 with roll-on/roll-off ease.
“As small, hard to combat UAS continue to complicate battlefield operations, solutions like the Dune are critical in updating existing RWS and enabling faster and more precise shots even in the most complex engagement scenarios. Within the Dune solution, AimLock’s systems, powered by the company’s Keystone Core Targeting Module (CTM), will support FN America’s FN DEFNDER® MEDIUM RWS in delivering precision auto-targeting across key mission sets in cUAS, Force Protection, Direct Action, Integrated Defense, Strike Anti Armor, and Support by Fire. “
The FN DEFNDER® MEDIUM RWS has been designed to fulfill the force protection mission through fire support and self-defence when mounted on light, medium and heavy vehicles, say the companies. It can be fitted with a variety of weapon types and enhanced with features like laser rangefinding, stabilization, and ballistic protection, allowing it to be tailored to different operational needs. When integrated with AimLock’s Keystone CTM—intelligent computing hardware and software that combines sensor fusion with advanced fire control and artificial intelligence—within the Dune solution, the FN DEFNDER® MEDIUM is able to detect, classify, track, automatically calculate firing solutions, and supervise target engagement, such as small UAS.
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