L3Harris Launches High-Volume VAMPIRE Counter-UAS Production Line in Huntsville
L3Harris began high-volume production of its VAMPIRE counter-UAS system at a Huntsville, AL line on March 24, 2026, following European deployments since 2023 used to neutralize hundreds of hostile drones. The production ramp targets U.S. defense contracts to meet accelerated demand for multi-sensor counter-UAS solutions.
1. High-Volume Production Launch
On March 24, 2026, L3Harris activated high-volume manufacturing of its VAMPIRE counter-unmanned aerial system at a newly commissioned production line in Huntsville, Alabama, marking the start of an expanded supply chain to fulfill U.S. defense orders.
2. Operational Track Record
VAMPIRE entered European combat operations in 2023, where the system has been credited with defeating hundreds of hostile drones using a combination of RF detection and directed energy countermeasures, demonstrating reliability in complex environments.
3. Market Demand and Impact
Rising drone threats in Ukraine and the Middle East have driven allied governments toward multi-sensor counter-UAS solutions, and L3Harris’s production ramp aims to capture new contracts, bolster backlog and support accelerated revenue growth in its integrated defense portfolio.