Databuoy Applauds House Armed Services Committee for Addressing Acoustic Gunshot Detection for Force Protection in the National Defense Authorization Act
July 23, 2025 – [Vienna, VA] – Databuoy Corporation, a leader in acoustic gunshot detection technology, applauds the House Armed Services Committee for its inclusion of critical acoustic gunfire detection provisions in the Chairman’s Mark of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This action highlights the increasing importance of advanced detection capabilities for military readiness and personnel safety.
The Committee’s focus on acoustic gunshot detection addresses a key force protection and situational awareness challenge by mandating capabilities that detect and trace gunfire both horizontally and vertically, as well as in indoor and outdoor environments. These requirements aim to enhance rapid threat response and operational effectiveness in complex settings.
Databuoy’s technology, which has earned the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Safety Act designation, exemplifies the innovation needed to meet these demanding standards. Databuoy CEO, Kathleen Griggs, responded saying that “We commend the Committee for moving gunfire localization technology to the forefront of the Department of Defense’s commitment to soldier survivability and in providing them key situational awareness to aid in response in these life-threatening situations.”
With this legislative development, Databuoy is well-positioned to support the Department of Defense’s efforts to enhance force protection through cutting-edge acoustic sensing technologies.
About Databuoy Corporation
Databuoy Corporation initially developed its acoustic gunfire localization technology under a Defense research initiative and later commercialized the technology. The technology empowers security personnel, first responders, and law enforcement to react with confidence and precision. Its SHOTPOINT® platform delivers fully automated, real-time gunfire detection indoors, outdoors, and also locates on rifle fires.
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