Allen Control Systems

Drones are evolving. The threat is growing. Bullfrog is the only autonomous kinetic system designed to counter it. Compact, under 200 lbs, 24V DC-powered, and precision-engineered to neutralize Group 1-3 UAVs. When drones adapt, so does Bullfrog. Protecting the protectors.

?? NEW POD IS LIVE ?? In this episode, Simone Ledeen — former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense — talks about the evolving threat landscape, gaps in U.S. intelligence, and what it will take to regain strategic advantage. From ISIS in Somalia to Chinese humanoid robots, this one covers it all. Listen now for a rare, unfiltered look at the future of national security. Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Links in the comments.

Drones aren’t just changing warfare—they’re reshaping how governments monitor and control populations. A new UN report shows Iran is using drones, facial recognition, and citizen-reporting apps to enforce hijab laws. It’s a reminder: the global drone threat isn’t only military. It’s also about how this tech is used—and misused. Full report by CNN below.

Should you build for defense? This is one of the best defense tech conversations you'll hear, with a founder, investor, and a DOD buyer discussing everything a company needs to consider when taking on the DOD as a customer. 8VC's Alex Moore, Aeon Industrial founder Naweed Tahmas, and our own Dr. Casey Perley sat with Allen Control Systems' Steven Simoni for a live recording of The Drone Ultimatum during Capital Factory House. Capital Factory | The Drone Ultimatum 8VC Allen Control Systems Aeon #CapitalFactory #DroneUltimatum #AustinTX #DefenseInnovation https://hubs.la/Q03cWGG30

Should the U.S. ban DJI drones? Some argue Chinese hardware can be secured by replacing its software. But is that enough to mitigate cybersecurity risks? From our conversation with April A. Herlevi, Ph.D.:

[The Importance of Synthetic Training Data] Brian Cofano is one of our amazing Unreal Developers helping us build one of the most advanced synthetic training data generation platforms in the defense industry. His latest creation is a destroyed city environment. At Allen Control Systems we develop all of our data in house to train our neural nets for our robotic gun systems. From the environments that Brian and the team makes, we are able to drop in different threats and move them around the environment in different weather and lighting conditions and collect millions of real world images. Our flagship product, Bullfrog, which comes loaded with many cameras, will then collect real world data and combine that with our synthetic data to further improve the model over time. Because we have invested so much in synthetic training data generation, industry partners have been reaching out to learn more. If your business needs data to train your models, please reach out and let's talk.

With cartels ramping up drone use for surveillance, smuggling, and attacks, the U.S. Army is deploying AN/TPQ-53 and AN/MPQ-64 radars to the southern border. While this is a step forward, critical gaps in drone detection and defense remain. The real question: How quickly can we close those gaps and respond to this escalating threat? Full story below.

Taiwan is taking a hybrid approach to drone manufacturing—balancing state support with private sector innovation. Can this strategy compete with China’s drone dominance? From our conversation with April A. Herlevi, Ph.D.:

4.5 million FPV drones. That’s Ukraine’s 2025 production target—up from just 20,000 per month last year. Russia is scaling just as aggressively. Drones are now the dominant force on the battlefield. But for every drone manufactured, there needs to be a system to stop it. The question isn’t just who can build more drones—it’s how do we counter them at scale? Full analysis via War Quants below.

A recent drone show in Miami showcased drones working in perfect sync, highlighting the potential of large-scale autonomous swarms. While this was for entertainment, the implications for defense and security are clear. The technology is here—and it's reshaping warfare.