Kestrel Defense Systems is a small business building attritable unmanned systems for contested airspace: a GPS-denied one-way UAS and a kinetic counter-UAS interceptor. Both exist as working prototypes — not slideware.
An attritable one-way unmanned aircraft that navigates without GNSS — built for airspace where satellite navigation is jammed, spoofed, or simply gone.
A kinetic counter-UAS interceptor that physically defeats small UAS threats — effective where electronic attack is restricted or ineffective.
Beyond our systems, we take on requirements across the UAS and C-UAS umbrellas — ask us.
The kestrel hunts by holding perfectly still in moving air. That's how we build: steady, precise, and locked on the requirement while conditions change around it.
We're a hardware-first small business. Both of our systems exist as working prototypes, built on internal R&D before any government dollar — we bring the government a running start, not a concept slide.
We're currently pursuing AFWERX SBIR topics — but the systems aren't reserved for one service. Any agency, program office, or prime with a requirement for GPS-denied autonomy or kinetic C-UAS is a customer we want to talk to.
AFWERX and SBIR program contacts, program offices across any service or agency, primes, and teaming partners: we'd welcome the chance to walk through our systems and where they fit your requirement.
Send a note with your organization and requirement, and we'll respond within one business day. Briefings and detailed system information are provided to verified government and industry partners.
contact@kestrelds.com