Lockheed Martin Integrates Sanctum C-UAS with GRIZZLY Launcher in Rapid 45-Day Test

Event summary

  • Lockheed Martin successfully intercepted a Group 3 one-way attack drone using a JAGM missile launched from a GRIZZLY containerized launcher.
  • The integration of Sanctum C-UAS battle manager, Fortem R-40 Radars, and GRIZZLY launcher was completed in under 45 days.
  • The test demonstrated scalable detection, distributed connectivity, and affordable lethality for counter-UAV operations.
  • GRIZZLY launcher can be deployed on ground or maritime platforms with minimal logistical footprint.

The big picture

Lockheed Martin's successful integration of the Sanctum C-UAS with the GRIZZLY launcher demonstrates the company's ability to deliver rapid, modular defense solutions in an evolving drone-threat environment. The test highlights the strategic importance of agile, distributed lethality capabilities for protecting forward operating bases and maritime platforms. This development comes as defense contractors increasingly focus on counter-UAV technologies to address growing asymmetric threats.

What we're watching

Deployment Speed
The pace at which Lockheed Martin can scale this solution across multiple domains and customers.
Cost Efficiency
Whether the use of commercial sensors and toolless reload can sustain affordability at scale.
Competitive Positioning
How this rapid integration capability positions Lockheed Martin against competitors in the C-UAS market.