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Vector Defense Drones Gain SOCOM Selection

October 22, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Vector earns Phase III selection in USSOCOM MKLD program.
Hammer quadcopter receives DCMA Blue List designation.
Vector's HV-ESAD technology supports modular payloads.
Company secures orders for 5,000 systems.

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Strategic Implications

Vector's selection may indicate growing confidence in its modular drone systems. The Blue List designation suggests a focus on cybersecurity and supply chain security, which could strengthen Vector's competitive position in the defense drone market.

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What Happened

Utah-Based Manufacturer Expands Military Drone Portfolio

Utah-based drone manufacturer Vector has announced two significant developments in the U.S. defense drone market. The company has earned a Phase III selection in the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Modular Kinetic Drone (MKLD) program, and its Hammer foldable quadcopter has received designation on the Defense Contract Management Agency’s (DCMA) Blue List. These announcements follow Vector’s recent performance in the Department of War’s Drone Dominance Program, where the company secured orders for 5,000 systems. The developments were first reported by DRONELIFE.

Source | Originally Published: October 22, 2026

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