Ondas’ Sentrycs to integrate cyber-over-RF detection technology into Lockheed Martin’s Sanctum C-UAS platform

Lockheed Martin said it is partnering with Ondas’ Sentrycs unit to integrate Sentrycs’ cyber-over-RF technology into the company’s Sanctum(TM) counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) platform. The announcement, published through Yahoo Finance, frames the effort as a way to improve protection against aerial threats that evolve faster than traditional detection methods.

At the core of the collaboration is Sentrycs’ “precise cyber-based detect-to-defeat” capability, which the companies characterize as operating over radio frequency (RF). In plain terms, cyber-over-RF refers to using indicates transmitted and received through the RF spectrum as a pathway to enable detection and subsequent actions against targets, rather than relying only on separate sensing and separate effectors.

Lockheed Martin’s Sanctum(TM) is described in the announcement as an advanced modular defense architecture. Modular architecture generally means the system can be configured from multiple components, allowing operators to tailor functions and upgrades as threat environments change. The companies say the integration is intended to enhance Sanctum’s ability to counter “evolving aerial threats,” though they did not provide scenario-specific details in the announcement.

The companies did not disclose, in the announcement made public via Yahoo Finance, which exact Sanctum subsystems would be modified, what software interfaces would be used, or how quickly the integration could reach field deployments. They also did not specify whether the work is limited to demonstrations, evaluation activities, or a broader program of record.

A key takeaway from the announcement is the emphasis on “detect-to-defeat.” That phrase typically implies an end-to-end workflow that ties detection directly to countermeasures, potentially reducing the time between identifying a threat and applying effects. In this case, the claim centers on Sentrycs’ approach, which the companies say is designed to be integrated into Sanctum’s architecture for a more integrated defensive response.

Lockheed Martin did not quantify expected performance improvements, such as changes in detection accuracy, time-to-response, probability of intercept, or coverage range. No budget figure, contract value, or production timeline was included in the publicly available post referenced by Yahoo Finance.

Sector context is important because C-UAS demand has expanded amid increasing attention to drones and other unmanned threats. Prime contractors and defense technology vendors have been racing to incorporate new sensing methods, faster processing, and more automated “sense-and-respond” workflows, especially as operators face adversaries that adapt tactics and signatures.

Even so, the current public disclosure is high level. It does not describe geographic deployment plans, customer targets, or whether the integration is tied to a specific government procurement. It also does not provide technical specifications on how Sentrycs’ cyber-over-RF functions within Sanctum, what security and interoperability requirements are assumed, or what testing and evaluation steps will be used to qualify the capability. For now, the announcement indicates intent and direction, but leaves the measurable details to later updates.