L3Harris Technologies and Skydagger Technologies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for wider collaboration in supporting advanced C-UxS technology.
Under the agreement, the companies will work in close collaboration to identify new capabilities for L3Harris’ VAMPIRE C-UxS system, including drone-on-drone interception. The new VAMPIRE drone capability would be manufactured in the United States for allied operations. The MOU provides L3Harris with a strong partner to support the acceleration of delivery timelines, strengthen industrial resilience, and enhance mission adaptability across contested environments.
Tom Kirkland, President of Targeting & Sensor Systems, Communications & Spectrum Dominance at L3Harris, stated:
“This MOU brings together Skydagger’s new and affordable C-UxS drone technology with L3Harris’ proven capabilities in drone detection and defeat. The VAMPIRE system’s modularity allows it to integrate with new kinetic and non-kinetic effectors and adapt to the rapidly evolving C-UxS mission.”
Together, VAMPIRE and Skydagger provide flexible cost-effective solutions to engage drone threats globally. The MOU is designed to encourage collaboration on a new drone integration for the benefit of both L3Harris’ and Skydagger’s customers.
Mehmet Oztekin, General Manager of Skydagger Technologies, added:
“L3Harris’ combat-proven system is the perfect conduit to showcase our C-UxS drone innovation. L3Harris’ manufacturing and integration expertise will help us deliver new drone interceptor technology to meet growing operational needs worldwide.”
In 2026, L3Harris initiated high-volume production of the VAMPIRE system 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.
