L3Harris Technologies has initiated high-volume production of its VAMPIRE counter-unmanned systems at a new facility in Huntsville, Alabama, responding to demand from the United States and its allies combating persistent drone threats to military personnel and infrastructure.The facility features a flexible assembly, testing and installation area designed to integrate VAMPIRE onto ground vehicles and containerized weapon systems. The production line is built to adjust and increase volume as demand evolves.VAMPIRE has detected, tracked and defeated small drones during European combat operations since 2023. In 2025, L3Harris announced an expansion of the VAMPIRE family to include specialized variants for land, maritime, air and electronic warfare operations, as well as integration aboard new defense ground vehicles."We're making every effort to put these effective, combat-proven systems on the frontline as fast as possible to save lives," said Tom Kirkland, president of targeting and sensor systems, communications and spectrum dominance at L3Harris. "Our newest production line combines the best people, technology, facilities and innovation to deliver the ultimate C-UxS solution to our customers."

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L3Harris Technologies has opened a high-volume production line for its VAMPIRE counter-drone systems in Huntsville, Alabama, as the company moves to meet growing allied demand. The combat-proven system has been operational in European theaters since 2023, and the new facility is designed to scale output as the threat environment evolves.

L3Harris ramps up production of VAMPIRE counter-drone systems in Alabama

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