Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) successfully intercepted a Group 3 drone using a Joint-Air-to-Ground Missile launched from its GRIZZLY containerized launcher system. The test marked the first integration of the company's Sanctum Counter-Unmanned Aerial System with the GRIZZLY launcher.

The demonstration used Sanctum battle management software and Fortem R-40 Radars for detection, tracking and engagement of the drone target. The integration of hardware-in-the-loop and live-fire testing was completed in under 45 days, according to the company's press release.

The GRIZZLY system enables deployment of the Sanctum counter-drone system without extensive infrastructure requirements. The containerized launcher can be mounted on ground sites or maritime platforms and features an eight-round capacity with wireless communication between radars, battle management systems and the launcher.

"The ability to integrate GRIZZLY's proven launch architecture with Sanctum's battle manager on an accelerated timeline demonstrates how Lockheed Martin is applying battlefield innovation and cross-program collaboration to rapidly deliver layered defense capabilities to the warfighter," said Randy Crites, vice president and general manager of Lockheed Martin Advanced Programs.

The system uses the JAGM missile's dual-mode seeker technology and can operate as a standalone system or integrate with higher-level command and control systems through the Sanctum mesh network. The demonstration targeted threats from Group 1-4 unmanned aerial vehicles.

Paul Lemmo, vice president and general manager of Lockheed Martin Sensors, Effectors and Mission Systems, said the test demonstrated "a rapid, low-cost and modular point-defense solution that can be deployed on land or maritime platforms within days."