US Military Acquires Advanced DroneHunter Systems To Counter Small Unmanned Aerial Threats

In a significant development, the Joint Interagency Task Force 401 has announced its first acquisition under the Replicator 2 initiative, a crucial step in countering the growing threat posed by small unmanned aerial systems. The task force has awarded a contract for two advanced DroneHunter F700 systems, with delivery expected by April. This acquisition marks a substantial milestone in the War Department’s strategy to rapidly field counter-unmanned aerial systems, protecting military installations and critical infrastructure across the United States. The Replicator initiative, launched in August 2023, aims to accelerate the delivery of innovative capabilities to the warfighter at speed and scale.

The Replicator 2 initiative specifically targets the threat posed by small unmanned aerial systems. According to Army Brig. Gen. Matt Ross, director of JIATF 401, the task force is committed to moving at the speed of relevance, leveraging innovation in the commercial sector and engaging with venture capitalists, tech startups, and non-traditional defense firms as critical partners.

The DroneHunter F700 system is a key component in accomplishing the Replicator 2 mission, providing enhanced capabilities to counter the growing threat posed by small unmanned aerial systems. As Brig. Gen.