Army awards up to $7B in sprawling counter-drone IDIQ
Breaking Defense • 9/29/2026 – 9/30/2026
Summary
The Army has awarded contracts worth up to $7 billion to 10 companies for various counter-drone technologies. This includes sensors, effectors, and command and control systems, as stated by Brent Ingraham, the head of ASA(ALT).
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