Leading Precision Robotics Defense Company Will Create Hub for Advancing ACS’ Autonomous C-UxS Weapon Station at FISTA

LAWTON-FORT SILL, Okla. & AUSTIN, Texas --(BUSINESS WIRE)

Allen Control Systems (ACS), the leading precision robotics defense company, today announced their expansion with an office at the Fires Innovation Science and Technology Accelerator (FISTA) Innovation Park, a state-of-the-art facility committed to supporting the warfighter and empowering partners in the aerospace, defense, and related industries in Lawton-Fort Sill, Oklahoma. ACS’ FISTA location will serve as a hub for advancing Bullfrog, ACS’ autonomous C-UxS weapon station.

“Our expansion to FISTA is another important step in achieving our mission to deliver precise, scalable counter-drone solutions to safeguard our military and its partners. Lawton-Fort Sill’s rich legacy in defense innovation makes it the ideal place to expand our work with the warfighter and broader air defense community,” said Steve Simoni, co-founder and CEO, ACS. “We are grateful to Congressman Tom Cole, the FISTA Innovation Park, and the Lawton-Fort Sill Economic Development Corporation for welcoming us into this growing ecosystem of defense leaders.”

"We are excited to welcome Allen Control Systems to FISTA. Their cutting-edge work in autonomous defense technology will be a great asset in our mission to support the modern warfighter,” said Dr. Krista Ratliff, FISTA President & CEO. “ACS is a great addition to FISTA and strengthens our ecosystem of defense leaders, and we are excited to support their advancements in counter-UxS solutions."

Bullfrog, ACS’ proprietary advanced robotic hardware and software weapon stations, powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning, enables any legacy or modern weapon system to achieve precise engagements at any target and significantly increase the accuracy of existing battlefield weapons. Bullfrog represents a significant enhancement over current analogue remote weapon stations, which are typically operated via joystick. ACS’ autonomous weapon stations are the most practical and effective countermeasure to the rapidly proliferating unmanned threat, and are needed by every organization responsible for national security.

About Allen Control Systems

Allen Control Systems (ACS) is a defense technology company whose mission is to create autonomous weapons systems to safeguard our military and partners ensuring dominance on every battlefield. ACS is dedicated to meeting modernization demands across the defense industry and national security communities. ACS’ autonomous precision weapon systems– including proprietary hardware and software systems, powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning– enable any legacy or modern weapon system to achieve precise aiming and impact. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas, with offices in Alexandria, Va. For more information, please visit https://www.allencontrolsystems.com.

About Fires Innovation Science and Technology Accelerator

FISTA is a pioneering innovation hub dedicated to the development and promotion of innovative technology solutions to support the modern warfighter. Through collaborative partnerships with industry leaders, researchers, and governmental agencies, FISTA focuses on fostering a culture of innovation, research, and collaboration. FISTA works to enable the creation of advanced technologies and strategies that save lives, protect our nation, and ensure a more sustainable future and economy for Lawton-Fort Sill.

Dr. Krista Ratliff, FISTA President & CEO
[email protected]
(580) 353-4782

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