SAN DIEGO, Sept. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The United
States Air Force (USAF) has awarded Citadel Defense another
contract valued up to $1.5M in an
effort to tap the fast-paced innovation of the startup world to
protect servicemen, servicewomen, and critical assets from drone
threats. The USAF will use Citadel's proven counter drone
technology, Titan, to provide airspace awareness, force protection,
and maintain safety of flight for major air shows, bases, and
dynamic Air National Guard missions.
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Citadel's CEO, Christopher
Williams, explained the impact of the drone threat to
national security and the safety of servicemen and
servicewomen. "Weaponized drones are being employed on the
modern battlefield by adversaries. Threat drones are creating
significant national security risks to high-value assets given
their ability to conduct illicit surveillance and execute
cyber-attacks. The need for effective and reliable counter
drone technology is critical today."
Citadel uses targeted electronic countermeasures and artificial
intelligence to detect, identify, and defeat threat drones while
minimizing collateral effects to communications. This
mission-enhancing capability has been requested by military
services for over a decade. With Citadel's Titan, warfighters, base
commanders, and Security Forces can defeat drones without
disrupting tactical communications like legacy Electronic Warfare
Jamming equipment would.
USAF's decision to award Citadel's contract is based on deep
technical validation, combat operational assessments, and
mission-enhancing deployments. When it comes to fighting enemy
and threat drones, the military and U.S. government must field
systems that can work in a variety of environments – Citadel's
Titan ability to limit electromagnetic spectrum impact offers
superior advantages.
Williams explains the significance of USAF capturing innovation
of small business. "Through the AFWERX program, Citadel
synchronized counter-drone requirements across U.S. military,
government, and commercial stakeholders. Operators on the
front lines, U.S. government, and taxpayers benefit from Citadel's
cost-efficient, operationally effective, and scalable CUAS solution
available today."
Under AFWERX's contract, Citadel is eligible for Sole Source
Awards and Rapid Acquisition from any U.S. Government agency to
respond to urgent warfighter requirements.
ABOUT CITADEL DEFENSE:
Citadel Defense is a counter-drone technology company that
builds industry-leading drone protection solutions for military,
homeland security and commercial applications. Citadel
technology is trusted by commercial, Government, and military users
including, U.S. Special Forces, Army, Navy, Air Force, Department
of Homeland Security, Border Patrol, and Coast Guard. For
media inquiries, contact info@dronecitadel.com or visit
www.dronecitadel.com.
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