What Happened
Ten Defense Companies Secure Deals to Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems
The US Army has awarded contracts worth $4.15 billion to 10 defense companies to develop and implement counter-unmanned aerial system capabilities at domestic military bases and critical infrastructure. The contracts, ranging from $150 million to $500 million, were awarded to companies including Allen Control Systems, Digital Force Technologies, and Smart Shooter. The initiative aims to enhance the Army’s ability to detect and counter drone threats, and the awards were reported by an unknown source.