The U.S. Army recently tested GRIZZLY, a containerized missile launcher designed to help shoot down drones. Built by Lockheed Martin, the system uses existing missiles like JAGM and packages them inside a 10-foot shipping container that can be moved rapidly by truck, aircraft, ship, rail, or potentially helicopter.
The test showed GRIZZLY detecting, tracking, and engaging a Group 3 drone — the same broad category as Shahed-style one-way attack drones that have become a major problem in Ukraine, the Middle East, and the Red Sea.
In this video, we break down what GRIZZLY is, why the Army is interested in containerized air defense, how it fits into the growing counter-UAS fight, and why cheap drones are exposing a dangerous gap between guns, jammers, rockets, and expensive systems like Patriot.
GRIZZLY is not a magic fix for drones. But it may be one piece of the layered defense the Army needs as drone attacks become cheaper, more common, and harder to stop.
00:00 – Intro
00:36 – What is GRIZZLY
03:46 – The battlefield GRIZZLY is made for
07:26 – Why the Army wants systems like these
10:36 – Let’s fight about cost per kill
12:55 – Other cheaper solutions we have today and drawbacks
16:39 – Channel updates
Recorded on: June 10, 2026
Written by: Kyle Gunn
Edited by: Savvy
Task & Purpose is a military news and culture-oriented channel. We want to foster discussion about the defense industry.
Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/73eTfddFMy
Merchandise: store.taskandpurpose.com
Like this video? You’ll love https://taskandpurpose.com/
Sign up for the T&P newsletter: https://taskandpurpose.com/email-signup/
And you can follow us on social, too:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taskandpurpose/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/taskandpurpose
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@taskandpurpose
