U.S. Army Tests 'Golden Shield' Sensor-to-Shooter Network to Destroy Drone Swarms at Machine Speed

The U.S. Army has conducted live testing of the Golden Shield sensor-to-shooter network, designed to engage drone swarms at machine speed with minimal human latency. The system integrates sensors, decision algorithms, and effectors into a closed-loop kill chain. Testing validated the network's ability to detect, track, and engage multiple simultaneous UAS threats. Golden Shield represents a key milestone in AI-enabled counter-drone architecture for ground forces.