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DealsMay 20, 2026, 08:32 AM

Draganfly & F4DI Win DEVCOM Army C-UAS Development Contract

AI Summary

Draganfly Inc., in collaboration with F4 Defense International, has been awarded an initial development contract by DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory. The contract focuses on creating a modular, multi-layered, integrated counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) platform designed to detect, identify, track, target, and defeat hostile drones. This initiative highlights Draganfly's expansion into advanced defense technologies, addressing the rapidly growing global C-UAS market, projected to exceed US$20 billion by 2030.

Key Highlights

  • Draganfly and F4 Defense International selected by DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory for C-UAS development contract.
  • The contract focuses on a modular, multi-layered counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) platform.
  • The platform will detect, identify, track, target, and defeat hostile drones in operational environments.
  • Solution integrates Draganfly's tethered aerial platform with identification, targeting, and defeat system architectures.
  • The global Counter-UAS market is projected to grow to over US$20 billion by 2030.
  • Initial contract phase focuses on systems integration, operational capability development, and field evaluation.
  • Draganfly expands its presence in defense and security with autonomous systems and AI-enabled platforms.