MatrixSpace Wins U.S. Army xTechCounter Strike Competition for AI Radar

December 01, 2025
MatrixSpace has been selected as the active sensor winner in the U.S. Army’s Operation Flytrap 4.5 xTechCounter Strike competition, recognizing its AI-enabled radar technology for counter-drone missions.

MatrixSpace has been named the active sensor winner in the U.S. Army’s Operation Flytrap 4.5 xTechCounter Strike competition, announced in a press release. The company was the only active sensing provider selected among 15 finalists, highlighting its portable AI-enabled radar capabilities for counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) missions.

MatrixSpace demonstrated its Expeditionary AI Radar and 360 AI Radar systems, powered by AiEdge software, which provide rapid setup and integration into the Army’s FAAD-C2 command network using the NATO-standard SAPIENT protocol. The systems deliver real-time situational awareness at the tactical edge.

Operation Flytrap is an Army initiative designed to fast-track innovative C-UAS technologies through live soldier testing and accelerated acquisition pathways. Four companies were selected overall, each receiving a $350,000 award and placement into the new Global Tactical Edge Acquisition Directorate (G-TEAD) Marketplace to enable procurement by U.S. and NATO partners.

MatrixSpace’s radar solutions are designed for portable, all-weather airspace monitoring, offering AI-powered detection and classification for aerial and perimeter security applications.

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