AeroVironment deploys Halo_Shield counter-UAS layered defense for testing at GrandSKY

AeroVironment outlined a phased R&D-driven rollout of its Halo_Shield layered counter-UAS architecture, with an upcoming deployment milestone at GrandSKY.

• Initial Phase 1 “Terrestrial Tile” configuration targets small-drone detection, tracking, identification, defeat, with early “left-of-launch” detection elements.
• AV_Halo COMMAND is positioned to fuse multi-sensor inputs into a common operating picture, aiming to raise defensive throughput without overloading operators.
• The development roadmap sequences automation from auto-cue to auto-task, recommendations, then conditional autonomy under human oversight to manage high-volume drone threats.