Anduril Industries has partnered with Sumisho Aero-Systems to demonstrate how the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force can use the U.S. defense technology company’s Lattice open software platform to enhance situational awareness and command and control capabilities.
Lattice, powered by artificial intelligence, is designed to gather, analyze and filter data from various sensors and systems to provide users with high-value information and help them achieve decision advantage on the battlefield.
According to Anduril, the platform can manage ground and maritime surveillance sensors and drone fleets engaged in public safety missions, search and rescue, or pipeline monitoring. It also features technology enabling the detection of hostile drones and other airborne threats near airports, private space launch facilities and other critical infrastructure.
David Goodrich, executive chairman and CEO of Anduril Australia and Asia-Pacific, said the company signed a demonstration contract with Japanese defense and aerospace company SAS only 16 months after launching Lattice in the market.
“The contract is an important step forward for Anduril in supporting a critical ally of the U.S. and Australia amid an increasingly complex geopolitical environment,” he added.
SAS President and CEO Hiroshi Ogawa also commented on the partnership, saying the contract work will enable the companies to contribute to Japan’s national security.