Business UpdateMay 20, 2026, 09:26 AM
Draganfly & F4DI Win US Dept of War Contract for Counter-UAS System
AI Summary
Draganfly Inc. announced that it has been selected, along with F4 Defense International (F4DI), by DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory for an initial development contract. 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 defense technologies, addressing the rapidly growing global Counter-UAS market, which is projected to reach over US$20 billion by 2030.
Key Highlights
- Draganfly and F4DI selected by DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory for a C-UAS development contract.
- Contract focuses on a modular, multi-layered, integrated counter-unmanned aircraft system platform.
- The system will detect, identify, track, target, and defeat hostile drones in operational environments.
- Combines Draganfly's tethered aerial platform with advanced identification, targeting, and defeat systems.
- Global Counter-UAS market is projected to exceed US$20 billion by 2030.
- Initial phase involves systems integration, operational capability development, and field evaluation.
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