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Summary
Fortem Technologies (Utah, USA) builds the SkyDome System — an integrated C-UAS platform consisting of TrueView radar sensors (micro-Doppler, AI classification), SkyDome Manager command-and-control software, and the DroneHunter F700 autonomous interceptor drone. The system is notable for being the only commercially deployed C-UAS with an integrated kinetic (net capture) response tier. Lockheed Martin invested $25M in April 2026, validating the technology for defense and critical infrastructure applications.
Key Facts
- HQ: Pleasant Grove, Utah, USA
- Founded: 2016
- Type: Company — Platform OEM
- Investment: $25M from Lockheed Martin (April 2026)
- Key product: SkyDome System (TrueView radar + SkyDome Manager + DroneHunter F700)
- Status: Growth stage; active deployments; Ukraine customer (DroneHunter)
Products
TrueView Radar (detection layer):
- Technology: AI-powered micro-Doppler classification
- Detection range: DJI Phantom 4 at 4 km; larger targets further
- Accuracy: ±2° azimuth and elevation
- Power: As low as 38 W (R20 models)
- Distinguishes drones from birds, weather, and clutter via AI micro-Doppler classification
- 3D tracking with precise resolution of objects meters apart
SkyDome Manager (C2 software):
- Integrates radar tracks, sensor feeds, and threat assessment
- Airspace awareness picture across deployed TrueView nodes
- Autonomous cuing of DroneHunter interceptors
- API integration for SOC/SIEM
DroneHunter F700 (interceptor — see dedicated entry):
- Autonomous net-capture drone interceptor
- Deploys from SkyDome radar cue
- Kinetic (non-explosive) capture mechanism
- See DroneHunter F700
Critical Infrastructure Partnership
Southern States / Grid Defense (December 2025): Fortem partnered with Southern States to deploy SkyDome for electric grid substation protection — the most directly relevant application to critical infrastructure. This demonstrates the system’s suitability for fixed critical infrastructure perimeter defense.
Notable Developments
- 2026-04: Lockheed Martin invests $25M in Fortem — accelerating development and sales for defense/critical infrastructure market
- 2026-01: DroneHunter 5.0 first customer deliveries — upgraded dual cameras, enhanced computing for autonomous multi-target engagement
- 2025-12: Partnership with Southern States for electric grid protection
- 2024: Ukraine procurement of DroneHunter for use against Shahed-136, Zala, and Orlan-10 drones