OpenWorks Vision Pace

History

OpenWorks Engineering, a British company founded in Northumberland, introduced the Vision Pace counter-uncrewed aerial system (C-UAS) in 2025. Since its launch, the system has seen deployments across three continents. In October 2026, OpenWorks received a purchase order to supply Vision Pace to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under the DoD Information Analysis Center Multiple Award Contract (IAC MAC), which was awarded to Amentum by the U.S. Air Force's 774th Enterprise Sourcing Squadron. The company's chief commercial officer James Cross linked the order to security concerns surrounding major sporting and cultural events in the United States. OpenWorks did not disclose the purchase order's value, the number of systems ordered, or a delivery schedule. The company has also previously demonstrated Vision Pace with equipment from other defence companies, including radar-cued applications and integration with an external weapon system.

Specifications

Vision Pace combines imaging sensors, radar, and AI tracking to detect, track, identify, and monitor aerial threats. Its core tracking mechanism is a direct-drive, low-friction positioner paired with stabilized imaging to maintain tracking accuracy as targets or platforms move. The system can be configured with two built-in AI modules or connected to third-party detection and tracking software. An integrated laser rangefinder measures target distance and supports geospatial reporting, while integrated radar and sensor-fusion capabilities provide additional information to help operators locate and follow drones. The system operates from stationary installations or mobile platforms and is described by OpenWorks as lightweight, compact, and configurable. A Rapid Deployment Kit includes an integral battery pack, equipment storage, and lifting points, allowing personnel to move the system between locations without permanent site infrastructure. OpenWorks describes the system as achieving microradian precision targeting, though no independent performance assessment of the specific DHS configuration has been released. The system builds upon OpenWorks' Vision Flex product family and is intended to provide capability for expeditionary force protection, generic battle-area air defence (GBAD), short-range air defence (SHORAD), and mobile SHORAD across land and naval domains.