Simoni: Allen Control Systems builds AI machine guns for counter-drone warfare
Steve Simoni · Joby, Dirac & Allen Control: The Future of Air, AI Factories & Defense Tech · Sourcery with Molly O'Shea · Oct 5, 2025 · at 42:54
Steve Simoni, co-founder and President of Allen Control Systems, introduces the defense startup's core product capabilities for modern warfare.
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“We make AI machine guns that are really purposely built to neutralize drone threats. Also they can take out other targets as well, but it's primarily meant for the drone warfare future.”
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