Marine Corps Chooses Allen Control Systems' Bullfrog M240 for L-MADIS Integration
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The Marine Corps has selected Allen Control Systems' Bullfrog M240 autonomous weapon for integration into its Light Marine Air Defense Integrated System (L-MADIS). This system is part of the Ground Based Air Defense program and includes two Polaris MRZR vehicles, one serving as a command unit and the other equipped with electronic warfare capabilities to counter drone threats.
The Bullfrog M240 transforms the traditional 7.62mm machine gun into an autonomous weapon, capable of firing 850 rounds per minute and weighing approximately 300 pounds. This integration is facilitated through a prototype Other Transaction Agreement contract valued at around $6.2 million. The Marine Corps is also seeking $1.27 billion in its fiscal 2027 budget for Ground Based Air Defense capabilities, highlighting the importance of advanced defense systems.
Looking ahead, the Bullfrog M240 is not only being considered by the Marine Corps; the US Army Applications Lab has awarded a contract to assess its deployment on Army combat vehicles. Additionally, Allen Control Systems is working on integrating Bullfrog onto US Special Operations Forces maritime platforms, indicating a growing interest in this technology across multiple military branches.
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