L3Harris is showcasing its counter-unmanned systems portfolio at SAHA 2026, led by the VAMPIRE system, alongside recent production ramp-up efforts aimed at meeting demand from the United States and allied users.
The company has initiated high-volume production of the VAMPIRE counter-unmanned system at its facility in Huntsville, Alabama, in response to increased requirements to counter small drone threats targeting personnel and infrastructure. The production line includes flexible assembly and integration areas that allow the system to be installed on a range of ground vehicles and containerised platforms.
VAMPIRE, or Vehicle-Agnostic Modular Palletized ISR Rocket Equipment, is designed as a portable kit that can be mounted on vehicles with a cargo bed. It enables the launch of laser-guided munitions such as the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS), providing a precision strike capability against small unmanned aerial systems.
According to the company, the system has been deployed in European combat operations since 2023, where it has been used to detect, track and defeat small drones. The VAMPIRE family has since been expanded to include variants for land, maritime, air and electronic warfare applications.
The system is designed for rapid deployment and can be installed on non-tactical vehicles using standard tools, with all components housed on a self-contained pallet, including its own power supply. This allows integration without significant modification to the host platform.
L3Harris is also presenting its broader counter-unmanned systems architecture, which covers detection, identification and neutralisation of drone threats across land, sea and air domains. The company’s portfolio includes sensor systems, mission management software and electronic warfare tools designed to operate as part of an integrated kill chain.
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