USMC Awards SteelRock $9.5M Deal for NightFighter Anti-Drone Systems
The US Marine Corps (USMC) has awarded UK-based firm SteelRock Technologies Ltd. an approximately $9.5-million contract for NightFighter Mini Systems and spares.
Under the firm-fixed-price and cost reimbursement contract, work will be performed entirely in London, UK. Deliveries are expected on or before August 25, 2026.
Procurement of the portable anti-drone solution supports the USMC’s Program Manager Ground Based Air Defense, Organic-Counter small Unmanned Aerial Systems.
NightFighter Mini
Part of the larger NightFighter family, the NightFighter Mini uses directed radio-frequency mitigation technology to neutralize drones, wireless cameras, routers, and other Wi-Fi-enabled devices within visual line of sight.
The single-piece system weighs about 4.4 pounds (2 kilograms) with battery installed and measures approximately 9.8 x 5.9 x 7.5 inches (25 x 15 x 19 centimeters).
The compact and ruggedized system can be carried by a dismounted soldier or mounted beneath a primary assault rifle-type weapon via a Picatinny rail attachment.
It features four preset frequency bands, including Wi-Fi and military spectrum coverage, and is designed to operate in dense radio-frequency environments.
