L3Harris Technologies has initiated high-volume production of VAMPIRE™ counter-unmanned systems (C-UxS) in Huntsville, Alabama. The new production line is a direct response to the United States and its allies’ need to combat the persistent drone threat posing risks to military personnel and infrastructure.
The facility features a flexible assembly, testing, and installation area to integrate VAMPIRE onto ground vehicles and containerized weapon systems. The production line can adjust and increase volume as demand evolves.
Tom Kirkland, President of Targeting and Sensor Systems, Communications & Spectrum Dominance at L3Harris, stated: “We’re making every effort to put these effective, combat-proven systems on the frontline as fast as possible to save lives. Our newest production line combines the best people, technology, facilities and innovation to deliver the ultimate C-UxS solution to our customers.”
VAMPIRE has detected, tracked, and defeated small drones during European combat operations since 2023. In 2025, L3Harris announced the expansion of its VAMPIRE family of systems to include specialized variants for land, maritime, air, and electronic warfare operations, as well as the integration of VAMPIRE aboard new defense ground vehicles.
