Allen Control Systems (ACS), the developer of the Bullfrog autonomous counter-drone turret, has established a directed-energy division as it expands its counter-uncrewed aerial systems (C-UAS) portfolio.
The new division will be led by Amanda Clark, appointed vice president for directed energy, and John Mason, who will serve as programme director for high-energy laser. Both join ACS from the US Army Space and Missile Defense Command in Huntsville, Alabama, according to a report by Axios on 10 November.
ACS currently lists dazzler and 3kW laser variants of its Bullfrog system as in development, alongside existing configurations using M240 7.62mm and M2 .50-calibre machine guns.
The company said the new division will focus on addressing the challenges of detecting, tracking and engaging fast-moving threats with directed-energy systems.
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