WASHINGTON, May 30, 2023
/CNW/ -- GM Defense and Black Sage Technologies announced a teaming
agreement to explore the development of a Counter Unmanned Aerial
System (C-UAS) solution for use on GM Defense military vehicles
provided to global defense and government customers at Canadian
Association of Defence and Security Industries (CANSEC) 2023. The
two companies will collaborate on the research, development and
market viability of a C-UAS solution, on properties such as the
Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV).
While at CANSEC 2023, GM Defense will showcase a four-seat ISV
Multi-Mission and Logistics vehicle equipped with Black Sage's
Sawtooth™ C-UAS, featuring open architecture software and
hardware platforms that deliver data fusion, automated target
recognition, threat evaluation, intelligence, surveillance and
reconnaissance functionality. Additionally, the C-UAS solution
offers kinetic and non-kinetic effectors that utilize Black Sage's
groundbreaking Command and Control System, DefenseOS.
"We understand how critical optionality is for our customers,
who look for ways to outmaneuver increasingly complex threats from
around the globe," said Steve duMont, GM Defense president. "Our
teaming agreement with Black Sage helps us offer greater
flexibility to warfighters while continuing to develop mobility
solutions that perform in diverse environments. This collaboration
enables GM Defense and Black Sage to leverage the synergies of our
respective companies, extend battlefield capabilities and showcase
solutions that can drive mission readiness."
"We are excited to partner with GM Defense to advance our
On-the-Move C-UAS solution. GM Defense's expertise in vehicle
design and manufacturing, combined with our experience in C-UAS
technology, will allow us to deliver a solution that is both
effective and reliable," said Ann
Wood, Black Sage president. "This agreement is a significant
milestone in our efforts to provide our customers with the best
possible protection against the growing threat of unmanned aerial
systems."
Visitors are encouraged to stop by the GM Defense booth 101
inside the EY Centre in Ottawa,
Canada during CANSEC from May 31 to
June 1, or visit www.gmdefensellc.com to learn more.
About GM Defense LLC
GM Defense delivers integrated vehicles, power and propulsion,
and autonomy and connectivity solutions to global defense,
security, and government markets. The exceptional reliability of GM
Defense's technologies results from decades of proven performance
and billions of dollars spent in independent research and
development by its parent, General Motors, a world leader in global
design, engineering, and manufacturing capabilities. For more
information, please visit www.gmdefensellc.com.
About Black Sage
Black Sage, a division of High Point Aerotechnologies, develops
and integrates state-of-the-art counter autonomous system solutions
serving military, internal security, and critical infrastructure
protection missions. The company's DefenseOS® threat
management software platform, combined with its Sawtooth™ modular
sensor and effector solution, delivers user-friendly automation, AI
target discrimination and threat evaluation, mesh network
capability, and systems of systems integration. Black Sage
leverages its open architecture framework and the company's deep
experience across urban, expeditionary, and remote environments to
deliver industry-defining C-UAS capabilities for our customers.
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