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STANCHION
R&D

Robots
& Drones.

Research & Development.

Squad-scale systems designed in Mesa. Every R&D bill of materials is drawn from Blue List parts in our catalog, so a concept that gets funded can move to build without a re-sourcing exercise.

Concepts are pre-decisional and posted at a level appropriate for public release. Every figure is an engineering target unless marked otherwise.
Yellow JacketFIG. 01 · ST-AIR
NESTSHELF
AIRCONCEPT · REV A

Yellow Jacket

Window-mounted defensive UAS nest

A hardened case that emplaces inside a building, extends a launch shelf through an existing opening, and holds a close-in defensive envelope over the structure.

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FIG. 02 · ST-LND
SHELLRAMPCANOPY
LANDCONCEPT

Bunker Badger

UGV and PAX bunker shelter with cover and concealment

A modular armored shelter that houses unmanned ground vehicles and personnel. Ramp-out access for the UGV, a camouflage canopy that drops over the position, and a low signature that blends into desert or woodland.

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FIG. 07 · ST-LND
DOORROOFADAPTER
LANDCONCEPT

Mad PAX

Mods, add-ons and adapters for the Infantry Squad Vehicle

A kit family for ISV-class squad vehicles: MOLLE doors, roof and bed stowage, mounts and adapters that turn the vehicle into a carrier for PAX, UGVs and small UAS.

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Camo CaddyFIG. 03 · ST-PAX
VIS/NIRLWIRRFPUCK
PAXCONCEPT

Camo Caddy

Multi-spectral smart umbrella for one person

A one-person umbrella hide that layers visual, near-IR, thermal and RF signature management over a stationary soldier, with a clip-in detection puck that cues the wearer to nearby small UAS.

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FIG. 04 · ST-PAX
SENSORFRAME
PAXCONCEPT

Werewolf

Powered exoskeleton with ballistic shield mount

A soldier-borne frame that carries the weight of a protective shield and sensor window through the hips, so the operator can hold cover longer with both hands free.

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FIG. 06 · ST-PAX
MASTCANOPYHUB
PAXCONCEPT

Drone Dome

Squad-scale counter-UAS and EW hide

A camouflaged canopy and mast that gives a position a passive detection and electronic-warfare hub under cover. Packs into a two-person case and links to nearby positions into a hub-and-spoke network.

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BattleMapFIG. 05 · ST-EW
OP-1VIEWSHEDAVENUE A
EW & SOFTWAREWORKING BUILD

BattleMap

Terrain planning and shared battlefield awareness

Paste a map link or coordinates and get a terrain map with 30 m elevation, hillshade and contours. Publishes to TAK and other battlefield management systems so every soldier sees the same picture.

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All concepts shown are pre-decisional internal research, non-kinetic, and posted at a level appropriate for public release. Performance figures are engineering design targets, not measured performance. Nothing on this page is an offer to sell a defense article or defense service.