Epirus Opens Office in Lawton Fort Sill’s Innovation Accelerator and C-UAS Hub
- Epirus, a high-growth technology company, has announced the opening of a new office within Lawton Fort Sill’s Fires Innovation Science and Technology Accelerator (FISTA) Innovation Park, a leading center for technological advancement and home to the Joint C-sUAS University based in Lawton, Oklahoma.
In July 2024, Epirus also commemorated the opening of a research location on the University of Oklahoma campus.
“We're proud to be a part of FISTA and work with Ft. Sill and U.S. Army leadership to accelerate the development of innovative counter-drone approaches,” said Epirus CEO Andy Lowery. “Epirus’ leadership in high-power microwave technology is a natural addition to Oklahoma’s pioneering position in drone and counter drone technology research and development.”
The 3,000 square foot space will host a team of full-time Epirus employees and serve as a multi-purpose collocation facility used for mission planning and high-power microwave (HPM) intelligence sharing. Earlier this year, Epirus announced the successful completion of U.S. Army-sponsored testing of its HPM systems for counter drone and drone swarm effects.
“Congratulations to the Epirus and FISTA teams on the opening of this new space. Epirus’ pioneering work in next-generation high-power microwave technology to counter unmanned systems is a welcome addition to Oklahoma’s growing innovation arena. With low-cost, attritable systems dominating modern-day conflict, I’m pleased to see FISTA and Epirus continue their work to develop best-in-class technologies to counter emerging threats,”
said Representative Tom Cole (OK-4), Chairman, U.S. House Appropriations Committee.
“Oklahoma continues to put the ‘state’ in our state-of-the-art military. The FISTA Innovation Park in Lawton streamlines collaboration and enables the Army to utilize advancements to modernize our defense capabilities. This continued partnership is an exciting way to pioneer counter-UAS technologies to defend against threats America faces at home and abroad.”
said Senator James Lankford.
“I am pleased to welcome Epirus to the FISTA family. Companies like Epirus are reimagining how national security-minded technology companies can work with the federal government to deliver breakthrough technologies to our warfighters faster than our adversaries,” said Representative Stephanie Bice (OK-5). “Partnerships like this are important steps to ensuring Oklahoma and Fort Still remain integral to Army modernization and artillery training.”
Source: Epirus
