SOCOM to get robotic anti-drone turret for maritime platforms
Defense tech startup Allen Control Systems landed a contract for Bullfrog, which can use a variety of common weapons.
Lauren C. Williams | September 26, 2025
Industry Special Operations Drones
Some maritime special operators are getting a robotic turret that can turn machine guns into an autonomous drone-killer for boats and other vehicles.
U.S. Special Operations Command awarded defense tech startup Allen Control Systems a contract—value and quantity undisclosed—for its Bullfrog autonomous turret, the company announced Friday. The contract will be executed by ManTech, an established defense contractor.
Bullfrog is equipped with sensors and AI to spot and engage incoming drones in groups 1, 2, and 3, and can be armed with an M240, M2, M230, and M134 guns or non-kinetic weapons such as a laser dazzler.
Allen Control Systems president Steve Simoni, a former Navy nuclear engineer, said U.S. forces need more autonomous defenses against drones.
https://www.defenseone.com/business/2025/09/socom-get-robotic-anti-drone-tech-maritime-platforms/408418/?oref=d1-featured-river-top
