Lockheed Martin GRIZZLY C-UAS Downs Drone in Live-Fire Demo
Lockheed Martin successfully intercepted a Group 3 one-way attack drone using a JAGM missile from its GRIZZLY containerized launcher at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona. The June 3, 2026 test integrated Lockheed’s Sanctum battle manager with Fortem R-40 radars, completing integration and live-fire testing in under 45 days. The GRIZZLY launcher, holding up to eight missiles in a shipping container, is designed for rapid deployment on land or maritime platforms. This follows a $25 million investment in Fortem Technologies and a prior Hellfire missile test in March 2026, addressing Pentagon and allied demand for layered drone defense.
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Army's GRIZZLY Containerized Missile Launcher Successfully Downs Drone in Test
The U.S. Army and Lockheed Martin successfully tested the GRIZZLY anti-drone system at Yuma Proving Ground on June 3, 2026. The system, a containerized vertical launcher based on the M229 launcher, fired an AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) to destroy a Group 3 mid-sized drone, similar to Iran's Shahed-136. Developed in six months using commercial parts, the GRIZZLY is designed as a cheap, mobile base defense tool. It uses Sanctum software and radars for targeting. The test follows earlier Hellfire missile tests and reflects the Army's broader efforts to counter drone threats, including loitering munitions, specialized rifle rounds, and directed-energy weapons.
Task & PurposeArmy's GRIZZLY Anti-Drone System Fires Missiles from Shipping Container
The U.S. Army and Lockheed Martin successfully tested the GRIZZLY anti-drone system at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, on June 3, 2026. The system, which resembles a 10-foot shipping container, fired an AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) to destroy a Group 3 mid-sized drone, similar to Iran's Shahed-136. Developed in just six months using commercial parts, GRIZZLY is a low-cost, modular point-defense solution for base protection. It uses radars and Sanctum software for targeting and can be deployed on land or maritime platforms. The test follows earlier live-fire tests with Hellfire missiles. The article also contextualizes the system within broader military efforts to counter drone threats, including loitering munitions, specialized rifle rounds, and directed-energy weapons.
Task & PurposeThe Army’s latest anti-drone tool fires missiles from a cargo container
The U.S. Army and Lockheed Martin successfully tested the GRIZZLY anti-drone system at Yuma Proving Ground on June 3, 2026. The system, a containerized vertical missile launcher based on the M229 launcher, fired an AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missile to shoot down a Group 3-type mid-sized drone, similar to Iran's Shahed-136. Developed in six months using commercial parts, the GRIZZLY is designed as a cheap, mobile point-defense tool for base protection. It uses Sanctum software and radars for targeting. The test follows earlier live-fire tests with Hellfire missiles. The article also contextualizes the rise of drone threats, referencing Ukraine's Operation Spider's Web and drone attacks on U.S. bases in Iraq.
Task & PurposeLockheed Martin's GRIZZLY C-UAS System Downs Attack Drone in Live-Fire Demo
Lockheed Martin successfully downed a Group 3 one-way attack drone using a Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) fired from its GRIZZLY containerized launcher during a live-fire demonstration at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona. The test integrated Lockheed's Sanctum counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) battle manager with Fortem R-40 radars for detection, tracking, and engagement. The system was integrated and tested in under 45 days. The GRIZZLY launcher, which holds up to eight missiles in a 10-foot shipping container, is designed for rapid deployment on land or maritime platforms. This demonstration builds on a March test where a Hellfire missile was fired from the same system, and follows Lockheed's $25 million investment in Fortem Technologies in April. The test addresses growing Pentagon and allied demand for layered protection against drone threats.
Military TimesLockheed Martin's GRIZZLY C-UAS System Downs Attack Drone in Live-Fire Demo
Lockheed Martin successfully downed a Group 3 one-way attack drone using a Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) fired from its GRIZZLY containerized launcher during a live-fire demonstration at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona. The test integrated Lockheed's Sanctum counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) battle manager with Fortem R-40 radars for detection, tracking, and engagement. The system was integrated and tested in under 45 days. The GRIZZLY launcher, which holds up to eight missiles in a 10-foot shipping container, is designed for rapid deployment on land or maritime platforms. The demonstration builds on a March test where a Hellfire missile was fired from the same system, and follows Lockheed's $25 million investment in Fortem Technologies in April. The test addresses growing Pentagon and allied demand for layered protection against drone threats.
Military TimesLockheed Martin's GRIZZLY C-UAS System Destroys Attack Drone in Live-Fire Test
Lockheed Martin successfully downed a Group 3 one-way attack drone using a Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) fired from its GRIZZLY containerized launcher during a live-fire demonstration at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona. The test, announced on June 3, 2026, integrated Lockheed's Sanctum counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) battle manager with Fortem R-40 radars for detection, tracking, and engagement. The system was integrated and tested in under 45 days. The GRIZZLY launcher, which holds up to eight missiles in a 10-foot shipping container, is designed for rapid deployment on land or maritime platforms. This demonstration builds on a March 2026 test where a Hellfire missile was fired from the same system. Lockheed Martin highlighted the system's low-cost, modular design as a solution for protecting forward bases, key assets, and vessels against growing drone threats, aligning with Pentagon and allied demands for layered defense.
C4ISRNetLockheed Martin's GRIZZLY C-UAS System Destroys Attack Drone in Live-Fire Test
Lockheed Martin successfully downed a Group 3 one-way attack drone using a Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) fired from its GRIZZLY containerized launcher during a live-fire demonstration at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona. The test integrated Lockheed's Sanctum counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) battle manager with Fortem R-40 radars for detection, tracking, and engagement. The company completed system integration and live-fire testing in under 45 days. The GRIZZLY launcher, which holds up to eight missiles in a 10-foot shipping container, is designed for rapid deployment on land or maritime platforms. This demonstration builds on a March 2026 test where a Hellfire missile was fired from the same system. Lockheed highlighted the system's low-cost, modular design as a solution for protecting forward bases, key assets, and vessels against growing drone threats, aligning with Navy interest in containerized weapons for unmanned surface vessels.
Air Force TimesLockheed Martin's GRIZZLY C-UAS System Destroys Attack Drone in Live-Fire Test
Lockheed Martin successfully downed a Group 3 one-way attack drone using a Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) fired from its GRIZZLY containerized launcher during a live-fire demonstration at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona. The test, announced on June 3, 2026, integrated Lockheed's Sanctum counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) battle manager with Fortem R-40 radars for detection, tracking, and engagement. The system was integrated and tested in under 45 days. This follows a $25 million investment in Fortem Technologies in April 2026 and builds on GRIZZLY's first live-fire test in March 2026. The launcher, designed to fire both Hellfire and JAGM missiles, holds up to eight missiles in a 10-foot shipping container and can be deployed on land or maritime platforms. Lockheed Martin billed the system as a low-cost, modular point-defense solution to protect forward bases, key assets, and vessels against growing drone threats.
C4ISRNetLockheed Martin's GRIZZLY C-UAS System Destroys Attack Drone in Live-Fire Test
Lockheed Martin successfully downed a Group 3 one-way attack drone using a Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) fired from its GRIZZLY containerized launcher during a live-fire demonstration at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona. The test, announced on June 3, 2026, integrated Lockheed's Sanctum counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) battle manager with Fortem R-40 radars for detection, tracking, and engagement. The entire system was integrated and tested in under 45 days. The GRIZZLY launcher, which holds up to eight missiles in a 10-foot shipping container, can fire both Hellfire and JAGM missiles and is designed for rapid deployment on land or maritime platforms. This demonstration builds on a March 2026 test where a Hellfire missile was fired from the same system, and follows Lockheed's $25 million investment in Fortem Technologies in April 2026. The system aims to provide low-cost, modular point-defense against growing drone threats for forward bases, key assets, and vessels.
Air Force TimesLockheed Martin's GRIZZLY C-UAS System Downs Attack Drone in Live-Fire Demo
Lockheed Martin successfully downed a Group 3 one-way attack drone using a Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) fired from its GRIZZLY containerized launcher during a live-fire demonstration at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona. The test, announced on June 3, 2026, integrated Lockheed's Sanctum counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) battle manager with Fortem R-40 radars for detection, tracking, and engagement. The system was integrated and tested in under 45 days. This demonstration builds on a March 2026 test where a Hellfire missile was fired from the same launcher. The GRIZZLY launcher, which holds up to eight missiles in a 10-foot shipping container, is designed for rapid deployment on land or maritime platforms. The test highlights growing demand for layered protection against drone threats, with potential applications for the U.S. Navy's unmanned surface vessels.
Defense NewsLockheed Martin's GRIZZLY C-UAS System Destroys Attack Drone in Live-Fire Test
Lockheed Martin successfully downed a Group 3 one-way attack drone using a Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) fired from its GRIZZLY containerized launcher during a live-fire demonstration at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona. The test integrated Lockheed's Sanctum counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) battle manager with Fortem R-40 radars for detection, tracking, and engagement. The company completed system integration and live-fire testing in under 45 days. The GRIZZLY launcher, which holds up to eight missiles in a 10-foot shipping container, is designed for rapid deployment on land or maritime platforms. This demonstration builds on a March 2026 test where a Hellfire missile was fired from the same system. Lockheed highlighted the system as a low-cost, modular solution to protect forward bases, key assets, and vessels against growing drone threats, aligning with Pentagon and allied demands for layered defense capabilities.
Air Force TimesLockheed Martin's GRIZZLY C-UAS System Downs Attack Drone in Live-Fire Demo
Lockheed Martin successfully downed a Group 3 one-way attack drone using a Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) fired from its GRIZZLY containerized launcher during a live-fire demonstration at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona. The test, announced on June 3, 2026, integrated Lockheed's Sanctum counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) battle manager with Fortem R-40 radars for detection, tracking, and engagement. The system was integrated and tested in under 45 days. This follows a $25 million investment in Fortem Technologies in April 2026 and builds on GRIZZLY's first Hellfire missile launch in March 2026. The launcher, designed to fire both Hellfire and JAGM missiles, holds up to eight missiles in a 10-foot shipping container and can operate from ground sites or ships. Lockheed Martin positions the system as a low-cost, rapidly deployable point-defense solution for forward bases, key assets, and maritime platforms, addressing growing drone threats.
Defense NewsLockheed Martin's GRIZZLY C-UAS System Downs Attack Drone in Live-Fire Demo
Lockheed Martin successfully downed a Group 3 one-way attack drone using a Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) fired from its GRIZZLY containerized launcher during a live-fire demonstration at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona. The test, announced on June 3, 2026, integrated Lockheed's Sanctum counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) battle manager with Fortem R-40 radars for detection, tracking, and engagement. The system was integrated and tested in under 45 days. This follows a $25 million investment in Fortem Technologies in April to tighten radar and interceptor integration. The GRIZZLY launcher, which can hold up to eight missiles in a 10-foot shipping container, is designed for rapid deployment on land or maritime platforms. The demonstration builds on a previous Hellfire missile test in March and addresses growing Pentagon and allied demand for layered drone defense.
Defense NewsLockheed Martin's GRIZZLY C-UAS System Destroys Attack Drone in Live-Fire Test
Lockheed Martin successfully downed a Group 3 one-way attack drone using a Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) fired from its GRIZZLY containerized launcher during a live-fire demonstration at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona. The test, announced on June 3, 2026, integrated Lockheed's Sanctum counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) battle manager with Fortem R-40 radars for detection, tracking, and engagement. The system was integrated and tested in under 45 days. The GRIZZLY launcher, which holds up to eight missiles in a 10-foot shipping container, is designed for rapid deployment on land or maritime platforms. This demonstration builds on a previous Hellfire missile test in March 2026 and comes amid growing Pentagon and allied demand for layered protection against drone threats.
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