Leidos reintroduces C-UAS system with new name, updated technology | PR Newswire [Video]

, /PRNewswire/ — Leidos, a Fortune 500® innovation leader, announced AirShield™, the new name for its latest solution for counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) missions.  The next step in the evolution of the system’s architecture will include expanded capabilities featuring both kinetic and non-kinetic effectors.  The reintroduction comes amid the company’s desire to highlight how its successfully tested technology stands out from other options already on the market.

AirShield is engineered to deliver robust air defense while on the move, providing capabilities among the most advanced in the industry. The system employs advanced threat assessment along with multiple mechanisms to provide a comprehensive air defense solution against unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), particularly in dynamic and fluid operational environments. 

“The threat from unmanned systems is constantly growing and evolving. AirShield is poised to integrate into existing systems and adapt as technology advances,” said Derrick Birdsell, AirShield Program Manager for Leidos. “We’re excited to be able to offer …