VAMPIRE is a modular, low-cost, vehicle-agnostic counter-drone and ISR weapons system integrating sensors, AI, and kinetic or non-kinetic effects.

VAMPIRE – Modular Precision Counter-Drone System by L3Harris

VAMPIRE is a self-contained, palletized precision weapons platform designed for counter-drone and ISR missions. It delivers affordable, rapidly deployable protection across land, maritime, and fixed-site environments.

Key Features and Advantages

1. Modular and Platform-Agnostic Design

• Installs on vehicles, vessels, or fixed sites without permanent modification.

• Palletized architecture enables rapid deployment and redeployment.

2. Integrated ISR and Targeting

• Employs stabilized EO/IR sensors for long-range detection and identification.

• Provides laser designation supporting precision-guided engagements.

3. AI-Enabled Mission Management

• Uses an advanced mission system compliant with air defense command standards.

• Artificial intelligence accelerates detection, tracking, and engagement decisions.

4. Kinetic and Non-Kinetic Effects

• Defeats drones, vehicles, and boats using precision-guided rockets.

• Supports electronic warfare options for non-kinetic neutralization.

5. Family of Systems Flexibility

• Expanded variants support land, sea, air, containerized, and fixed defense roles.

• Enables tailored configurations for diverse operational needs.

6. Cost-Effective Defense

• Significantly reduces cost-per-engagement compared to traditional missiles.

• Lowers ownership and sustainment costs while maintaining effectiveness.

VAMPIRE is combat-proven, scalable, and engineered to deliver reliable multi-domain counter-drone defense for modern military and security forces worldwide.