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Citadel Defense Launches New AI Software that Detects and Defeats Air, Land, and Sea Drones

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Thursday, April 16, 2020
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200416005004/en/
    Industry-leading counter drone solution provider, Citadel Defense, releases new AI software to defeat air, land, and sea drones within a single system.
  • If our military is using RC-controlled platforms across each domain, we must expect that our adversaries will too, says Christopher Williams, CEO of Citadel Defense.
  • As small unmanned systems become a more popular weapon of choice, Citadel has remained agile with their AI algorithms to address surface-based threats and robotic platforms.
  • Citadel Defense is a counter-drone (C-UAS) technology company that builds industry-leading drone mitigation solutions for military, homeland security and commercial applications.

Citadel Defense Rapidly Expands to Support Production of Up to 50 Systems a Month as Drone Attacks Escalate

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Tuesday, March 24, 2020
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To address the surge in global demand for Titan systems, Citadel has expanded their manufacturing capabilities in San Diego, CA to support production of up to 50 Titan systems a month.

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  • To address the surge in global demand for Titan systems, Citadel has expanded their manufacturing capabilities in San Diego, CA to support production of up to 50 Titan systems a month.
  • A combination of human-centered design and AI-powered technology have helped Citadel differentiate ourselves from traditional Defense contractors."
  • Malicious drone activity, ranging from single-use hostile small unmanned aerial systems to drone swarms continue to threaten safety and national security.
  • Citadel Defense is a counter-drone (C-UAS) technology company that builds industry-leading drone mitigation solutions for military, homeland security and commercial applications.

Citadel Defense Secures $9.2M Order for Titan C-UAS Systems

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Tuesday, March 3, 2020
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Citadel's Titan C-UAS technology will be used to protect high-value assets in urban, rural, and maritime environments.

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  • Citadel's Titan C-UAS technology will be used to protect high-value assets in urban, rural, and maritime environments.
  • Citadel's AI-capabilities and responsiveness give customers a cost-effective option that addresses a very large portion of the sUAS threat," said Christopher Williams, CEO of Citadel Defense.
  • As new drones are released to the market, Titan systems receive new software to address the new threats.
  • Citadel Defense is a counter-drone (C-UAS) technology company that builds industry-leading drone mitigation solutions for military, homeland security and commercial applications.

CBP Selects Citadel Defense Counter Drone Technology to Protect Southern Border

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Thursday, September 26, 2019
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SAN DIEGO, Sept. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency and Darley Defense awarded Citadel Defense a contract for over $1M to protect areas along the southern border in Texas, Arizona, and California from drones posing a threat to national security.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Sept. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency and Darley Defense awarded Citadel Defense a contract for over $1M to protect areas along the southern border in Texas, Arizona, and California from drones posing a threat to national security.
  • CBP will use Citadel's proven counter drone technology to prevent these drones from compromising border security.
  • Citadel and CBP are working together to integrate counter drone technology with other systems.
  • Citadel Defense is a counter-drone (CUAS) technology company that builds industry-leading drone mitigation solutions for military, homeland security and commercial applications.

Air Force Accelerates CUAS Technology Adoption with Citadel Defense Contract

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Saturday, September 14, 2019
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SAN DIEGO, Sept. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The United States Air Force (USAF) has awarded Citadel Defense another contract valued up to $1.5M in an effort to tap the fast-paced innovation of the startup world to protect servicemen, servicewomen, and critical assets from drone threats.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Sept. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The United States Air Force (USAF) has awarded Citadel Defense another contract valued up to $1.5M in an effort to tap the fast-paced innovation of the startup world to protect servicemen, servicewomen, and critical assets from drone threats.
  • The USAF will use Citadel's proven counter drone technology, Titan, to provide airspace awareness, force protection, and maintain safety of flight for major air shows, bases, and dynamic Air National Guard missions.
  • Under AFWERX's contract, Citadel is eligible for Sole Source Awards and Rapid Acquisition from any U.S. Government agency to respond to urgent warfighter requirements.
  • Citadel Defense is a counter-drone technology company that builds industry-leading drone protection solutions for military, homeland security and commercial applications.Citadel technology is trusted by commercial, Government, and military users including, U.S. Special Forces, Army, Navy, Air Force, Department of Homeland Security, Border Patrol, and Coast Guard.For media inquiries, contact [email protected] or visit www.dronecitadel.com .

Defense Innovation Unit Fast Tracking Acquisition of Citadel Defense's Automated Counter Drone Solution to Save Lives

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Tuesday, July 9, 2019
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When traditional acquisition approaches have struggled to keep pace with the drone threat, DIU has taken the lead to protect national security interests and the safety of servicemen and servicewomen.

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  • When traditional acquisition approaches have struggled to keep pace with the drone threat, DIU has taken the lead to protect national security interests and the safety of servicemen and servicewomen.
  • Citadel's technology prevents unauthorized drones from entering a protected airspace by disrupting the radio-control and video signal, forcing the drone to safely land before it can become a threat.
  • DIU's contract award to Citadel breaks the typical Defense acquisition cycle by equipping troops with a capability that saves their lives today, rather than waiting years for large complex contracts to be processed.
  • Citadel Defense is an industry-leading counter-drone (C-UAS) technology company specializing in development and deployment of drone security solutions for military, homeland security and commercial applications.

U.S. Government Purchases Citadel Defense Technology to Prevent Drone Attacks in Highly Sensitive Areas

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Thursday, May 16, 2019
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To prevent the threat in high stakes urban environments, a classified government customer has deployed Citadel Defense's Titan C-UAS solution .

Key Points: 
  • To prevent the threat in high stakes urban environments, a classified government customer has deployed Citadel Defense's Titan C-UAS solution .
  • After evaluation of over twenty counter drone technologies, the Defense customer awarded Citadel with the contract to detect, identify, and defeat threat drones and swarms.
  • As regulations loosen and more locations can be protected, Citadel wants to be the technology of choice for drone threat prevention."
  • Citadel Defense is a counter-drone (C-UAS) technology company specializing in development and deployment of drone security solutions for military, homeland security and commercial applications.

U.S. Air Force Teams with Citadel Defense to Defeat Weaponized Drones

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Thursday, May 2, 2019
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SAN DIEGO, May 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --United States Air Force has awarded Citadel Defense with another contract for their industry-leading counter drone solution that defeats enemy drones on the battlefield and has strong potential for broader commercial application.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, May 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --United States Air Force has awarded Citadel Defense with another contract for their industry-leading counter drone solution that defeats enemy drones on the battlefield and has strong potential for broader commercial application.
  • Citadel has emerged as an industry leader in developing, deploying, and integrating anti-drone solutions with their Titan product.
  • When asked by a Senior Air Force Official how the company stays ahead of the rapidly changing threat, Christopher Williams, CEO of Citadel Defense answered, "We've attracted some of the world's most talented engineers.
  • Through USAF's partnership with Citadel, the asymmetric threat posed by drones is being neutralized by Citadel's Titan .

Citadel Defense Wins US Military Counter Drone Contract Valued Over $1M

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Tuesday, April 16, 2019
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SAN DIEGO, April 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Citadel Defense Company was awarded a purchase contract valued over $1M by the Defense Logistics Agency in support of USSOCOM requirements.

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  • SAN DIEGO, April 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Citadel Defense Company was awarded a purchase contract valued over $1M by the Defense Logistics Agency in support of USSOCOM requirements.
  • Through autonomy, proprietary machine learning and artificial intelligence capabilities, Citadel Defense creates a force multiplier for Warfighters that enables them to get more done with the same or fewer resources.
  • Through a close partnership with users, Citadel Defense delivers a drone protection solution for customers that is constantly improving, constantly incorporating user feedback, and constantly adapting to meet future threats and outpace our adversaries."
  • Citadel Defense is a counter-drone (C-UAS) technology company specializing in development and deployment of drone mitigation solutions for military, homeland security and commercial applications.

Citadel Defense Launches Anti-Drone Solution to Prevent Future Drone Attacks

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Thursday, March 28, 2019
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After over 6 months of extensive government and military testing, Citadel Defense Company is announcing the official launch of their counter drone solution, Titan , at a time where the potential safety and security threats posed by drones has never been higher.

Key Points: 
  • After over 6 months of extensive government and military testing, Citadel Defense Company is announcing the official launch of their counter drone solution, Titan , at a time where the potential safety and security threats posed by drones has never been higher.
  • Christopher Williams, CEO of Citadel Defense, explains why customers prefer Titan as their solution of choice for drone threat protection.
  • Citadel Defense has emerged as an industry leader following more than ten successful government-hosted evaluations where many different counter drone technologies were compared against each other.
  • Citadel Defense is a counter-drone (C-UAS) technology company specializing in development and deployment of drone mitigation solutions for military, homeland security and commercial applications.