TAMPA, 19 May 2026 – Today at SOF Week 2026, AimLock, a pioneer in autonomous targeting and engagement systems, announced it is collaborating with FN America, LLC, on the Dune solution to combat small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The Dune features AimLock’s autonomy suite for networked, layered counter-UAS (cUAS) integrated into FN America’s FN DEFNDER® MEDIUM remote weapons station (RWS).
During the show, the Dune solution will be mounted on a BC Customs’ SXV – XL – 6X6 ground vehicle and on display at AimLock’s booth (#4306) in the Tampa Convention Center Outdoor hall. The SXV 6×6 is a purpose-built, rugged UTV (Utility Terrain Vehicle) capable of carrying up to 4,500 pounds, with 46 square feet of deck space and the ability to be transported internally via CH-47 with roll-on/roll-off ease. Powered by a durable Cummins R2.8 turbo diesel and heavy-duty drivetrain components, it delivers high performance, including sub-12 second 0–60 mph, while excelling in rapid deployment, infiltration, and extraction operations without requiring additional shoring.
As small, hard to combat UAS continue to complicate battlefield operations, solutions like the Dune are critical in updating existing RWS and enabling faster and more precise shots even in
the most complex engagement scenarios. Within the Dune solution, AimLock’s systems, powered by the company’s Keystone Core Targeting Module (CTM), will support FN America’s FN DEFNDER® MEDIUM RWS in delivering precision auto-targeting across key mission sets in cUAS, Force Protection, Direct Action, Integrated Defense, Strike Anti Armor, and Support by Fire.
The Dune: Integration of AimLock’s Technology into FN America’s RWS
The FN DEFNDER® MEDIUM RWS has been designed to fulfill the force protection mission through fire support and self-defense when mounted on light, medium and heavy vehicles.
It can be fitted with a variety of weapon types and enhanced with features like laser rangefinding, stabilization, and ballistic protection, allowing it to be tailored to different operational needs.
When integrated with AimLock’s Keystone CTM—intelligent computing hardware and software that combines sensor fusion with advanced fire control and artificial intelligence—within the Dune solution, the FN DEFNDER® MEDIUM is able to detect, classify, track, automatically calculate firing solutions, and supervise target engagement, such as small UAS.
“As global Allies modernize their warfighting capabilities against the proliferation of small UAS, it’s critical to provide them with solutions that don’t require complete system overhauls, but instead upgrade the platforms they already have,” said Bryan Bockmon, CEO of AimLock.
“The Dune solution, which combines AimLock’s proven targeting and engagement technology with FN’s legacy of creating state-of-the-art remote weapons systems, delivers on global warfighter needs as the battlefield continues to evolve in real-time.”
The Dune solution includes:
• AimLock Autonomy Suite for networked, layered cUAS
• FN DEFNDER® MEDIUM retrofit kit
• 30x113mm,12.7x99mm, 40x53mm, weapons compatibility
• Airburst programmable, proximity-fuzed, and conventional ammunition
In addition to having the Dune on display at AimLock’s outdoor booth (#4306), the AimLock team will also have an indoor booth (#448) in Tampa Convention Center Level 3.
