Allen Control Systems Creates Directed-Energy Division

Allen Control Systems has created a directed-energy division to develop high-energy laser capabilities for U.S. and allied military customers, the company says. The company says the work will include laser systems intended to counter drones.

Key details

• The division will be led by Amanda Clark and John Mason, whom the announcement describes as former leaders at the Army’s Space and Missile Defense Command.
• Allen Control Systems lists a dual-band laser dazzler and a 3-kilowatt laser as future-development capabilities on its website. The material does not establish either as part of the new division’s plans.
• The company also makes Bullfrog, a mountable counter-drone system described as using AI to track and engage drones with small-caliber ammunition.

Allen Control Systems says the division will develop high-energy laser capabilities for U.S. and allied military customers.

Why it matters

The division adds directed-energy development to Allen Control Systems’ work on Bullfrog, which uses conventional ammunition rather than lasers. The company’s stated customer base includes both U.S. and allied military customers.