Vanguard Defense Industries
Designs and manufactures ShadowHawk unmanned helicopter UAS for military, law enforcement, and critical infrastructure surveillance.
Vanguard Defense Industries is a U.S. defense technology company that designs and manufactures the ShadowHawk Unmanned Aerial System, a rotary-wing unmanned helicopter developed for law enforcement, military, and homeland security applications. The ShadowHawk is a 29-pound, 72-inch-long autonomous rotary-wing UAS equipped with digital daytime camera optics and Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) sensors for nighttime and low-visibility operations. The system can patrol land or sea for up to 2.5 hours at speeds up to 70 mph, with operating costs estimated at approximately 11 percent of comparable manned helicopter missions.
The ShadowHawk is designed to be configurable for a range of mission profiles. Law enforcement variants can be fitted with 37mm or 40mm grenade launchers or a 12-gauge shotgun, and the platform has been procured by sheriff departments using Department of Homeland Security grant funding at a unit price of approximately $250,000. The system's sensor package supports intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions in contested or remote environments, enabling operators to monitor wide areas without exposing personnel to risk.
The U.S. Department of the Navy's Naval Surface Warfare Center selected the ShadowHawk for participation in the Stiletto Maritime Demonstration Program, validating the platform for naval ISR applications. Vanguard Defense partnered with ISR Group, Inc. to deliver flight operations, operator training, and maintenance services in support of U.S. and NATO forces. The company's website is located at vanguarddefenseindustries.com.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
ShadowHawk UAS
Autonomous unmanned helicopter designed for military and law enforcement surveillance and critical infrastructure protection.
Contact Vanguard Defense Industries
WEBSITE
https://www.vanguarddefenseindustries.comPHONE
+1 281-583-0435HEADQUARTERS
United States
Company Facts
Founded
2007
Primary Role
Manufacturer
Company Size
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Primary Region
North America
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Funding Stage
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