Project SwarmStrike
A New Era of Autonomous Precision Warfare
Project SwarmStrike is a next-generation autonomous weapons platform currently under development. Designed to redefine the future of precision-strike warfare. Built to operate in GPS- and communications-denied environments, Project SwarmStrike embodies the convergence of artificial intelligence, affordability, and scalable lethality. It is engineered to deliver decisive effects through mass deployment, empowering the U.S. Department of War and its allied forces with a cost-effective, attritable system that maintains precision and ethical control in contested battlespaces.
The Next Frontier of Affordable, Intelligent Lethality
Project SwarmStrike delivers an unprecedented balance of intelligence, resilience, and scalability. For the cost of a single legacy missile, multiple units can be fielded simultaneously, transforming force posture through volume, coordination, and autonomy. This “smart, cheap, and many” approach ensures the U.S. warfighter can dominate through attrition and adaptability, not just expense and exclusivity.
Key Features & Capabilities
AI-Driven Autonomy
Powered by the GuideTech BRAIN avionics system, Project SwarmStrike integrates machine learning-based mission management, autonomous target recognition, and in-flight coordination.
Resilient Navigation
The proprietary ScavengerNav™ suite enables precision operation in GPS-denied and communications-disrupted environments.
Collaborative Swarming
Mesh-networked communication allows distributed units to share data, dynamically reassign targets, and adapt tactics in real-time.
Multi-Domain Deployment
Configured for launch from air, ground, and maritime platforms, ensuring operational flexibility across all theaters.
Rapid Manufacturing
Built for surge production through advanced materials, automation, and domestic supply chains, ensuring thousands of units can be fielded per month when required.
Operational Scenarios
Project SwarmStrike was conceived for the realities of modern warfare where GPS denial, electronic warfare, and near-peer adversaries demand adaptable, resilient systems. Deployed in concert, Project SwarmStrike units can:
- Execute saturation strikes that overwhelm integrated air defense systems through coordinated, high-volume attacks.
- Suppress and neutralize high-value targets, including radar arrays, launchers, and command-and-control nodes.
- Operate independently or in mixed formations with exquisite weapons, absorbing defensive responses and clearing corridors for follow-on strikes.
- Enable distributed, autonomous operations that extend reach and endurance even in degraded communication environments.
Under Development, Built for the Future Fight
Currently advancing through system integration and testing phases, Project SwarmStrike is being developed to achieve full Technology Readiness Level 9 (TRL-9).
Each iteration benefits from our proven engineering and simulation pipeline, ensuring reliability, manufacturability, and mission relevance. Its modular design supports future enhancements, including payload upgrades, extended range, and expanded autonomy.
Strategic Advantage
Project SwarmStrike is engineered to:
- Multiply combat power through affordability and scale.
- Preserve ethical standards through AI-enabled discrimination and precision targeting.
- Ensure readiness through resilient, U.S.-based production.
- Provide commanders with an adaptable, autonomous force multiplier that shifts the balance of cost and control.
Contact Palladyne Defense
To learn more about Project SwarmStrike and Palladyne Defense’s next-generation autonomous systems, or to request a briefing for your command or acquisition office, contact Palladyne Defense.