Aurelius Systems and American Rheinmetall partner to advance autonomous counter-drone defense. 8 July 2026 Aurelius Systems announced a partnership with American Rheinmetall to accelerate the deployment of modern counter drone capabilities for robotic combat vehicles used to automate supply distribution and ensure critical supplies reach the tactical edge. The partnership brings together Aurelius' directed-energy platform, Archimedes, with American Rheinmetall's robotic combat vehicles to address one of the most urgent challenges in modern defense: mobile, cost-effective, scalable protection against multi-drone threats. "The battlefield demands mobility, autonomy, and resilience. By integrating autonomous directed-energy with robotic combat vehicles, we're delivering force-multiplying technologies that operate in the most dangerous environments, helping protect warfighters while enhancing mission effectiveness," said Michael LaFramboise, CEO of Aurelius Systems. "This partnership with American Rheinmetall supports a future where forces can sustain operations in contested environments, reduce warfighter risk, and maintain freedom of movement." "Aurelius brings fresh thinking and highly adaptable technology to one of the most urgent challenges on the battlefield. Their system integrates cleanly into our robotic platforms, enabling us to deliver mobile, autonomous counter-drone protection where it's needed most," said Chris Haag, VP of Business Development, American Rheinmetall. "We're excited to partner with a company that shares our commitment to advancing mission-critical capabilities for the Warfighter." Directed-energy counter-UAS systems offer precise engagement with multi-drone threats. They provide a compact, low-SWaP-C platform that reduces costs and logistical burden compared to traditional systems. This announcement builds upon Aurelius' successful demonstration at Technology Readiness Experimentation (T-REX) 26-2, where Archimedes validated its effectiveness as a counter-UAS solution.

Aurelius, Rheinmetall partner on ground robot-based laser drone defense. Tuesday, July 7th, 2026 Startup Aurelius Systems on Tuesday said it has partnered with American Rheinmetall to integrate its autonomous laser system on the manufacturer's robotic combat vehicles to meet counter-drone needs. Aurelius is developing Archimedes, a lightweight turreted autonomous sensor and directed energy platform that can defeat Group 1 and 2 drones more than a kilometer away. Archimedes has been successfully demonstrated in various experimentation events (Defense Daily, Sept. 3, 2025, and June 12). American Rheinmetall, a U.S. subsidiary of Germany's automotive and... Not a subscriber or registered user yet? Please contact us at [email protected] or call us at 888-707-5814 (Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and Friday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET.), to start a free trial, get pricing information, order a reprint, or post an article link on your website.

Aurelius Systems has partnered with American Rheinmetall to deploy counter-drone capabilities for robotic combat vehicles used in supply distribution. The collaboration combines Aurelius' directed-energy platform, Archimedes, with American Rheinmetall's robotic vehicles to provide mobile protection against multi-drone threats. The partnership aims to deliver autonomous technology that operates in dangerous environments whilst reducing risk to personnel. Directed-energy counter-drone systems offer precise engagement with multiple threats through a compact platform that reduces costs and logistical burden compared to traditional systems. The announcement follows Aurelius' successful demonstration at Technology Readiness Experimentation (T-REX) 26-2, where Archimedes validated its effectiveness as a counter-drone solution.