Modular Counter-UAS Systems for Military Vehicles
13:26 · August 10, 2026 · RSS APP - Military Autonomous Systems
On this episode of the Aerospace & Defense Technology podcast, Bryan Bockmon, CEO of AimLock, discusses how autonomous targeting and AI-enabled fire control are being applied to one of the fastest-evolving battlefield threats: small unmanned aerial systems. The conversation examines AimLock.
Summary
AimLock and FN America introduced the Dune technology demonstrator at SOF Week 2026, pairing AimLock’s autonomy software with FN America’s FN DEFENDER Medium remote weapon station. The resulting vehicle-mounted system applies sensor fusion and AI-enabled fire control to detect, track, and engage small unmanned aerial systems that have become a common low-cost threat on the battlefield.
The demonstrator integrates AimLock’s autonomy suite to support networked, layered counter-UAS operations. Autonomous targeting reduces operator workload while maintaining precision engagement against drones, allowing the same remote weapon station to address both aerial and ground threats without requiring new vehicle platforms.
Defense organizations are favoring modular, open-architecture designs precisely because they can be added to existing fleets. Bryan Bockmon, CEO of AimLock, discussed these trends during an Aerospace & Defense Technology podcast, noting how autonomy and sensor fusion are being adapted to keep pace with rapidly changing drone tactics.
Why it matters
Directly addresses AI autonomy and fire control for military counter-UAS systems, aligning with NATO defense priorities and dual-use tech relevant to Dutch and European defense professionals.
