Pleasant Grove’s Fortem Technologies, a leading developer of counter-unmanned aircraft systems for security and defense has been awarded a contract with the Department of Defense (DOD) through its Defense Innovation Unit (DIU). The contract is to develop systems to counter and deter improvised threat networks.
DOD has previously purchased various solutions from Fortem, including its SkyDome, DroneHunter, DroneHangar and TrueView radar systems. Fortem said its solutions are open architecture and designed to be customized to integrate with existing systems in use by the military.
“Innovation is key for an ever-changing threat landscape,” said Adam Robertson, Fortem chief technology officer. “Fortem is proud to be a partner of the DoD as our DroneHunter platform, coupled with our SkyDome system, represents the most advanced, effective hunter drone in its class to protect against drone-enabled threats to national security.” Robertson said that drone attacks on the nation’s military personnel are increasing. The new Fortem products will help protect military bases without adverse effects to local communities, he said.
Founded in 2016, Fortem Technologies employs 110 people. Its products are used by airports, hospitals, sports stadiums and defense establishments.