ARCYN Defense Joins MassChallenge Security Program

Sep 17, 2026
ARCYN Defense was selected for the 2026 MassChallenge Security & Resiliency Traction Program, where it will work on manufacturing and commercialization plans for its Iron Rain counter drone system.

ARCYN Defense was selected for the 2026 MassChallenge Security & Resiliency Traction Program, the company said in a press release. The company joins a cohort developing technology for defense, national security, critical infrastructure and resilience.

ARCYN will use the program to improve manufacturing readiness and commercialization plans for Iron Rain. It will also expand outreach to customers, partners and investors.

Iron Rain combines artificial intelligence, sensors and high speed, nonexplosive kinetic technology. The configurable counter drone system is designed to defend military forces, infrastructure and other assets against individual drones and coordinated swarms.

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