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Lockheed Martin Demonstrates Counter-Drone System

Created at 3 Jun · 10:42 AM5 sources↑ Market-relevant4 events
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Lockheed Martin successfully demonstrated its Sanctum C-UAS counter-drone system, integrated with the GRIZZLY Containerized Launcher and JAGM Missile. Developed in under 45 days, the system targets Group 3 one-way attack drones.

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Key Numbers

45 daysdevelopment time for integrated system
10-foot containersize of the GRIZZLY containerized launcher
eight munitionscapacity of the GRIZZLY launcher

Who's Involved

Lockheed Martin
Company that demonstrated the counter-drone system
Sanctum C-UAS
Counter-unmanned aerial system developed by Lockheed Martin
GRIZZLY Containerized Launcher
Containerized launcher used in the demonstration
JAGM Missile
Missile integrated with the C-UAS system
Fortem Technologies
Provider of R-40 radars used in the demonstration
Microsoft
Partner in the development of Sanctum Counter-Unmanned Aerial System

↳ Why This Matters

The rapid development and demonstration of advanced counter-drone systems are critical for modern military defense against evolving threats from unmanned aerial vehicles.

Key facts

  • Lockheed Martin demonstrated its Sanctum C-UAS system integrated with the GRIZZLY Containerized Launcher and JAGM Missile.
  • The integrated system was developed and delivered in under 45 days.
  • The system is designed to defeat Group 3 one-way attack drones.
  • The GRIZZLY launcher uses commercial off-the-shelf materials and can hold up to eight munitions.
  • The demonstration utilized sensors and software from Sanctum C-UAS (a Microsoft partnership) and R-40 radars from Fortem Technologies.
  • Lockheed Martin also recently demonstrated its Sting Blade counter-drone system, intercepting multiple small UAS.

Lockheed Martin announced on June 3, 2026, the successful demonstration of its Sanctum C-UAS system, integrated with the GRIZZLY Containerized Launcher and JAGM Missile. This integrated system was developed and delivered in under 45 days. The demonstration focused on the system's capability to intercept Group 3 one-way attack drones. The GRIZZLY launcher, which uses commercial off-the-shelf materials, can be mounted on ground or maritime platforms and hold up to eight munitions. The test utilized sensors and software from Sanctum Counter-Unmanned Aerial System, a joint development with Microsoft, and R-40 radars from Fortem Technologies. The Pentagon has been supporting containerized weapons systems for low-cost, mobile defense capabilities. Lockheed Martin also recently demonstrated its Sting Blade counter-drone system in a live-fire test, successfully intercepting multiple small UAS.

Frequently asked questions

The Sanctum C-UAS is a counter-unmanned aerial system developed by Lockheed Martin designed to intercept drones.

Lockheed Martin demonstrated the successful integration and launch of the Sanctum C-UAS system from a GRIZZLY Containerized Launcher, using a JAGM Missile to intercept a test drone.

The integrated system was developed and delivered in under 45 days.

The system is designed to defeat Group 3 one-way attack drones.

What Happens Next

01Further testing and potential deployment of the Sanctum C-UAS system.
02Procurement of 10,000 missiles over three years as part of the Pentagon's Low-Cost Containerized Missiles program.

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How It Developed

3 Jun · 10:01 PM
Lockheed Martin demonstrated its Sting Blade counter-drone system in a live-fire test, neutralizing multiple small UAS.
Seeking Alpha via PiQSuite
3 Jun · 2:07 PM
Laser Photonics' stock surged 39% after its LSAD anti-drone system was selected for evaluation by the Department of War.
CoinCentral via PiQSuite
3 Jun · 12:30 PM
Lockheed Martin demonstrated a container-launched missile system against a test drone, emphasizing cost-effectiveness and mobility.
PiQSuite
3 Jun · 10:30 AM
Lockheed Martin successfully integrated and delivered its Sanctum C-UAS and GRIZZLY launcher in under 45 days to intercept Group 3 one-way attack drones.
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Lockheed Martin Demonstrates First-Ever Sanctum™ C-UAS Launch from GRIZZLY™ Containerized Launcherm.piqsuite.com
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Lockheed shoots down test drone using container-launched missilem.piqsuite.com
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Laser Photonics (LASE) Stock Jumps 39% After DOW Picks Its Anti-Drone Systemm.piqsuite.com
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Lockheed Martin shows off counter-drone system in live-fire testm.piqsuite.com
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Lockheed shoots down test drone using container-launched missilem.piqsuite.com

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