Bullfrog
Allen Control Systems autonomous machine-gun weapon station for defeating small drones.
Prototype
Startup · United States
Allen Control Systems
HQ AustinFounded 2022201-500 employees
U.S. maker of the Bullfrog automated machine-gun counter-drone turret; one of ten JIATF-401 counter-UAS IDIQ awardees in September 2026.
Oct 5, 2026NewsUS Army tests counter-drone tech at Mexican border as cartel drone use risesReutersSep 29, 2026News (high significance)Pentagon task force, Army announce billions in counter-drone tech awardsDefenseScoopSep 29, 2026NewsArmy awards counterdrone contracts worth more than $4BDefense OneJul 21, 2026NewsUS Marine Corps turns to AI-powered Bullfrog as drone threats expandJul 20, 2026NewsMarine Corps selects new robotic weapon system for L-MADIS integrationBreaking Defense
- Oct 5, 2026NewsReutersUS Army tests counter-drone tech at Mexican border as cartel drone use rises
- Sep 29, 2026News (high significance)DefenseScoopPentagon task force, Army announce billions in counter-drone tech awards
- Sep 29, 2026NewsDefense OneArmy awards counterdrone contracts worth more than $4B
- Jul 21, 2026NewsUS Marine Corps turns to AI-powered Bullfrog as drone threats expand
- Jul 20, 2026NewsBreaking DefenseMarine Corps selects new robotic weapon system for L-MADIS integration
Funding3 rounds · $242M
- Equity raised
- $242M
- Latest
- $200MSeries B · Jun 5, 2026
- Last valuation
- $2.20BPost-money · Series B · Jun 5, 2026
Apr 18, 2024Jun 5, 2026
| Announced | Stage | Amount | Valuation | Lead investors | Other investors | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026 | Series B | $200M | $2.20B | Smash Capital | Craft Ventures, Forum Ventures, Inspired Capital, Rally Ventures | Confirmed |
| Mar 26, 2025 | Series A | $30.0M | — | Craft Ventures | Inspired Capital, Rally Ventures | Confirmed |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Seed | $12.0M | — | Craft Ventures | Forum Ventures, Rally Ventures | Confirmed |
- $200MJun 5, 2026
- $30.0MMar 26, 2025
- $12.0MApr 18, 2024
Raised counts equity rounds; debt, secondary sales and grants are totaled separately. Amounts in other currencies are converted at the announcement month's average rate. A ~ marks an estimated or converted amount.
Programs2 programs
Programs2
| Program | Role | Program status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcon Peak | Competing bidder | Development | Reported |
| JIATF-401 counter-UAS IDIQ marketplace | Prime | Production | Reported |
- Competing bidder · Development
- Prime · Production
Systems1
Newest unveiled first. Open a system for its milestone timeline, components and sources.
Capabilities1
| Technology | Role | Maturity | TRL | Notes | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gun-based and turreted counter-UAS | Developer | Prototype | — | — | Reported |
Maturity and TRL describe this organization's work; the field-wide maturity is on each technology's page.
People4
- Luke Allen · LinkedIn ↗
Co-Founder and CTO
- Mike Wior · LinkedIn ↗
Co-Founder and CEO
- Steven Simoni · LinkedIn ↗
Co-founder
- Steve Simoni
Co-Founder and President
Hiring Observations10 observed listings
Checked Oct 5, 2026
Austin · Full-time · Engineering
Availability unverified · Black Flag job board
Checked Oct 5, 2026
Checked Oct 5, 2026
Computer Vision & Machine Learning Engineer, Mid-Level ↗
Austin · Full-time · Engineering
Availability unverified · Black Flag job board
Checked Oct 5, 2026
Computer Vision & Machine Learning Engineer, Senior ↗
Austin · Full-time · Engineering
Availability unverified · Black Flag job board
Checked Oct 5, 2026
Computer Vision & Machine Learning, Staff ↗
Austin · Full-time · Other
Availability unverified · Black Flag job board
Checked Oct 5, 2026
Checked Oct 5, 2026
Director, Business Development – INDOPACOM ↗
Austin · Full-time · Commercial
Availability unverified · Black Flag job board
Checked Oct 5, 2026
Checked Oct 5, 2026
Austin · Full-time · Engineering
Availability unverified · Black Flag job board
Checked Oct 5, 2026
A sample of observed listings, not a total vacancy count. Availability may have changed since collection. Categories are inferred from job titles.
Sources47
Show all 47 sources and supporting evidence
Profile7
- 1
DefenseScoop · Sep 29, 2026 · Supports Organization
“Allen Control Systems, $500 million.”
- 2
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.”
- 3
PitchBook · Supports Organization · employee range
“employee_range: 201-500 (profile: 300)”
- 4CompanyAllen Control Systems
Allen Control Systems · Supports Organization · name
“Allen Control Systems”
- 5
Black Flag · Supports Organization
“Develops autonomous precision weapon stations using advanced robotics and AI to counter drone threats for land and sea defense applications.”
- 6DatabaseAllen Control Systems — hq city
Crunchbase · Supports Organization · employee range, Organization · hq city
“employee_range: 201-500 (profile: 251-500)”
- 7
LinkedIn · Supports Organization · employee range
“employee_range: 201-500 (profile: 201-500 employees)”
Systems1
- 8
Allen Control Systems · Supports System
“Individual platform all-purpose defense, Group 1-3 UAS/FPV/Swarms.”
Technologies1
- 9
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
- 10
Axios · Jun 5, 2026 · Supports Funding round · announced on, Funding round · investors
“Jun 5, 2026”
- 11
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.”
- 12
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.”
- 13
Fortune · Mar 27, 2025 · Supports Funding round
“Gun turret startup Allen Control Systems raises $30 million Series A round”
- 14
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.”
- 15
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.”
- 16
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.”
- 17
Tectonic · Supports Funding round · investors
“its existing backers, including Craft Ventures, Rally Ventures, and Inspired Capital, doubled down in the latest round.”
People2
- 18CompanyCompany
Supports Organization, Organization · website, Role
“ACS was founded by CEO Mike wior, president steve simoni and, CTO Luke Allen.”
- 19OtherBlack 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.”
Other28
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Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Advanced Drone Operator”
- 21
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Aerospace Engineer, Senior”
- 22
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“CNC Machinist”
- 23
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Computer Vision & Machine Learning Engineer, Mid-Level”
- 24OtherComputer Vision & Machine Learning Engineer, Senior - Allen Control Systems - Black Flag Job Board
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Computer Vision & Machine Learning Engineer, Senior”
- 25
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Computer Vision & Machine Learning, Staff”
- 26
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Data Engineer”
- 27
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Director, Business Development – INDOPACOM”
- 28
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Electrical Engineer”
- 29
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Electrical Engineer, Staff”
- 30
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Electronics Assembly Technician”
- 31
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Embedded Engineer”
- 32
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Embedded Engineer, Senior”
- 33
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Embedded Engineer, Staff”
- 34
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Embedded Linux Software Engineer”
- 35
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Firmware Engineer”
- 36
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“General Opportunities”
- 37
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Head of People & Culture”
- 38
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Machine Learning Engineer”
- 39
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Manufacturing Engineer”
- 40
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Mechanical Assembly Technician”
- 41
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Mechanical Engineer, Senior”
- 42
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Mechanical Engineer, Staff”
- 43
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Quality Engineer”
- 44
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Quality Inspector”
- 45
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Senior Electrical Engineer”
- 46
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Software Engineer”
- 47
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Test Technician”
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