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Allen Control Systems

HQ Austin, United StatesFounded 2022

U.S. maker of the Bullfrog automated machine-gun counter-drone turret; one of ten JIATF-401 counter-UAS IDIQ awardees in September 2026.

StartupPrototypeGun-based and turreted counter-UAS
WebsiteLinkedInX
Total raised
$242M
3 rounds
Last round
$200M
Series B · Jun 5, 2026
Gov. awards
Up to $500M
ceiling · 1 award
Products
1
Most mature: prototype
Technologies
1
Mentions
6
Latest Oct 5, 2026

Products1

Bullfrog

Allen Control Systems autonomous machine-gun weapon station for defeating small drones.

Prototype

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Technologies1

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Funding3 rounds · $242M

Disclosed
$242M
Latest
$200MSeries B · Jun 5, 2026
Cumulative raised$242M
Apr 18, 2024Jun 5, 2026

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Government awards & programs1 award · up to $500M ceiling · 2 programs

Awards received1

Programs2

Obligated is what has been committed so far; ceiling is the most the award can reach. Joint values cover all recipients and are excluded from this company’s money totals.

People4

Hiring observations28 listings

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News6

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Sources17

Profile4

  1. 1
    DatabaseAllen Control Systems IPO Timeline and Financing Details - Forge

    Forge Global · Supports Organization · founded year

    “Allen Control Systems was founded in 2022 by Steven Simoni, Mike Wior, and Luke Allen and is headquartered in Austin, TX.”
  2. 2
    CompanyAllen Control Systems

    Allen Control Systems · Supports Organization · name

    “Allen Control Systems”
  3. 3
    OtherAllen Control Systems - Black Flag Job Board

    Black Flag · Supports Organization

    “Develops autonomous precision weapon stations using advanced robotics and AI to counter drone threats for land and sea defense applications.”
  4. 4
    DatabaseAllen Control Systems — hq city

    Supports Organization · hq city

    “Location:Austin,Texas,United States”

Products1

  1. 5
    CompanyAutonomous weapon stations for land and sea

    Allen Control Systems · Supports System

    “Individual platform all-purpose defense, Group 1-3 UAS/FPV/Swarms.”

Technologies1

  1. 6
    NewsU.S. Tests Perseus Harpe Interceptor for Low Collateral Defense Against Small Drone Attacks

    Army Recognition · Supports Organization technology

    “Allen Control Systems is participating in Falcon Peak 26.2 with its Bullfrog M240, which combines a 7.62 mm machine gun with automated tracking and fire-control functions.”

Funding8

  1. 7
    NewsScoop: Smash leads $200M deal for defense-tech Allen Control Systems

    Axios · Jun 5, 2026 · Supports Funding round · announced on, Funding round · investors

    “Jun 5, 2026”
  2. 8
    CompanyAllen Control Systems Raises $200 Million Series B at $2.2 Billion Post-Money Valuation to Scale Manufacturing and Accelerate Deployment of Bullfrog

    Allen Control Systems · Jun 5, 2026 · Supports Funding round · amount, Funding round · post money valuation usd

    “today announced it has raised a $200 million Series B, valuing the company at $2.2 billion post-money.”
  3. 9
    NewsScoop: Smash leads $200M deal for defense-tech Allen Control Systems

    Axios · Jun 5, 2026 · Supports Funding round

    “has led a $200 million Series B round for autonomous turret maker Allen Control Systems at a $2.2 billion post-money valuation.”
  4. 10
    NewsGun turret startup Allen Control Systems raises $30 million Series A round as venture capitalists lean into defense tech

    Fortune · Mar 27, 2025 · Supports Funding round

    “Gun turret startup Allen Control Systems raises $30 million Series A round”
  5. 11
    CompanyAllen Control Systems Raises $30 Million Series A to Accelerate Deployment of Autonomous Weapon Systems and Counter Rapidly Proliferating Drone Threat

    Business Wire · Mar 26, 2025 · Supports Funding round · amount

    “today announced it has raised a $30M Series A led by Craft Ventures with participation from existing investors Inspired Capital and Rally Ventures.”
  6. 12
    CompanyDefense Technology Company, Allen Control Systems, Raises $12 Million Seed Capital to Build Counter-Drone Robotic Gun Systems

    Business Wire · Apr 18, 2024 · Supports Funding round · amount

    “today announced it has raised $12 million in seed capital led by Craft Ventures with participation from Forum Ventures and Rally Ventures.”
  7. 13
    CompanyAllen Control Systems Raises $200 Million Series B at $2.2 Billion Post-Money Valuation to Scale Manufacturing and Accelerate Deployment of Bullfrog

    Business Wire (Allen Control Systems) · Supports Funding round · amount

    “today announced it has raised a $200 million Series B, valuing the company at $2.2 billion post-money.”
  8. 14
    NewsAllen Control Systems Raises $200M at $2.2B Valuation

    Tectonic · Supports Funding round · investors

    “its existing backers, including Craft Ventures, Rally Ventures, and Inspired Capital, doubled down in the latest round.”

Government1

  1. 15
    NewsPentagon task force, Army announce billions in counter-drone tech awards

    DefenseScoop · Sep 29, 2026 · Supports Government award, Organization

    “Allen Control Systems, $500 million.”

People2

  1. 16
    CompanyCompany

    Supports Organization, Organization · website, Role

    “ACS was founded by CEO Mike wior, president steve simoni and, CTO Luke Allen.”
  2. 17
    OtherBlack Flag 100

    Black Flag · Supports Organization, Role

    “Allen Control Systems (ACS) is a defense technology company specializing in autonomous precision weapon systems designed to counter modern battlefield threats.”

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