Allen Control Systems (ACS), headquartered in Texas, has secured export contracts with South Korea and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to supply its “Bullfrog” autonomous counter-drone systems. The agreements include training, technical support, and lifecycle sustainment for operators, although specific contract values and system quantities remain undisclosed.
ACS’s Bullfrog system is an AI-powered autonomous weapon platform designed for close-range drone defense on both land and sea. The company highlights the Bullfrog as a unique, scalable solution capable of providing kinetic countermeasures against a wide range of uncrewed aerial systems. Its open-architecture framework allows seamless integration with legacy or next-generation weapon systems.
The Bullfrog line includes four main variants — M240, M2, M230, and M134 — capable of defeating Group 1–3 drones at ranges between 800 and 1,500 meters. Each variant employs passive sensing and advanced target tracking to deliver precise engagements while maintaining networked situational awareness through existing C2 infrastructures.
To expand production and reach, ACS has partnered with Romania for co-production and opened regional offices in Asia and Europe to address the surge in global demand for counter-drone solutions. The company has also signed a deal with ManTech to adapt the Bullfrog for maritime applications supporting US Special Operations Forces. Earlier demonstrations for the US Department of Defense featured Bullfrog systems mounted on Abrams main battle tanks and Bradley fighting vehicles, showcasing their versatility across multiple operational platforms.
