Anvil Context

Market context

Anvil is Anduril autonomous kinetic interceptor designed to pursue and physically intercept hostile unmanned aircraft as part of a layered counter-UAS architecture.

  • Target environment: Defence operational environments including airspace around sensitive sites and contested areas.
  • Workflow context: Kinetic interception of hostile drones, counter-UAS defence and integration with broader air-defence and sensor networks.
  • Customer context: Defence customers requiring layered counter-UAS capability.
  • Deployment model: Deployed defence product integrated into Anduril broader counter-UAS stack.
  • Commercial maturity: Active defence product in Anduril layered counter-drone architecture.
  • Adoption constraints: Defence procurement cycles and integration with existing air-defence command structures.
  • Market position: Shows Anduril smaller interceptor layer below Roadrunner, alongside fixed-site sensing. Part of a layered counter-drone architecture rather than a standalone product category.
  • Adjacent products: Anduril Roadrunner, counter-UAS systems

Audience

Armed forces

Workflow

Kinetic interception of hostile drones, counter-UAS defence and integration with broader air-defence and sensor networks.

Deployment environment

Defence operational environments including airspace around sensitive sites and contested areas.

Specifications

  • Form Type: Autonomous kinetic interceptor
  • Operational Role: Counter-UAS interception
  • Target Class: Group 1-2 drone threats
  • Guidance Model: Cued by Lattice
  • Effect Model: Kinetic intercept with minimal collateral damage
  • Launch Recovery: Integrated Launch Box stores and deploys Anvil on demand
  • Packout Dimensions: Launch Box 160 x 117 x 76 cm / 63 x 46 x 30 in
  • Support Model: Ruggedized, self-contained, easily transportable ground support system

Tags

  • Peer Group: Counter-UAS system
  • Workflow: Ground defence operations
  • Capability: Autonomous navigation
  • Deployment Environment: Defence operational environment
  • Stack Layer: Finished robot platform
  • Commercial Stage: Deployed platform
  • Market Signal: Defence procurement signal

Comparable Systems

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