en.Wedoany.com Reported - Lockheed Martin has successfully launched a Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) from a GRIZZLY containerized launcher for the first time, intercepting a Category 3 one-way attack test drone. During the test, the Sanctum Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) battle manager worked in coordination with the Fortem R-40 radar to complete the entire process of detecting, tracking, and engaging the drone target.
The Sanctum sensor detected and tracked a hostile unmanned aerial vehicle, the Sanctum mission management software processed the engagement, and the GRIZZLY launcher fired the JAGM missile to destroy the target. Integration from hardware-in-the-loop simulation to live-fire testing was completed in less than 45 days, demonstrating Lockheed Martin's ability to deliver end-to-end solutions with speed, agility, and affordability in the rapidly evolving drone threat environment.
Built on an existing prototype architecture, the GRIZZLY allows users to deploy a ready-to-fire Sanctum C-UAS system without requiring extensive infrastructure and logistical footprint. By integrating advanced sensors, battle management, and missile technology, this solution provides a counter-drone capability that meets customer needs for agile and distributed lethality.
The system features scalable detection and deployment capabilities, with small radar sites equipped with distributed sensors offering configurable coverage options. The containerized launcher can be installed on land sites or maritime platforms, minimizing the logistical footprint. Wireless communication solutions between the radar, battle manager, and launcher enable rapid deployment. Low-cost commercial sensors, tool-free reloading, and an eight-round capacity reduce sustainment costs. The radar, battle manager, proven weapon container, and existing layered effectors integrated through the Sanctum C-UAS battle management software form a complete kill web against Category 1-4 drone threats, capable of protecting forward operating bases, critical assets, and maritime platforms. The JAGM's dual-mode seeker (semi-active laser/millimeter wave), combined with its counter-drone capability, provides a cost-effective effector that can be rapidly deployed from multiple missile launchers across various domains.
Randy Crites, Vice President and General Manager of Advanced Programs at Lockheed Martin, stated that integrating the GRIZZLY launch architecture with the Sanctum battle manager within an accelerated timeline demonstrates how the company can rapidly deliver layered defense capabilities to warfighters through battlefield innovation and cross-program collaboration. This test showcased a modular, affordable point defense solution that can be quickly scaled and deployed across multiple domains.
Paul Lemmo, Vice President and General Manager of Sensors, Effectors, and Mission Systems at Lockheed Martin, noted that this test demonstrated a rapid, low-cost, modular point defense solution that can be deployed on land or maritime platforms within days. The demonstrated kill chain can operate independently or be integrated with higher-echelon command and control systems through the Sanctum mesh network.
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