AeroVironment Awarded $500 Million U.S. Army Counter-Drone Contract
AeroVironment Inc., based in Simi Valley, California, has been awarded a firm-fixed-price contract worth up to $500 million by the U.S. Army to procure commercial Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) and Counter Small-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-sUAS) capabilities. The contract, designated W912CH-26-D-A073, is expected to be completed by June 29, 2029, and is administered by the Army Contracting Command at Detroit Arsenal, Michigan.
Highlights
- AeroVironment Inc. was awarded a $500 million firm-fixed-price U.S. Army contract (W912CH-26-D-A073) for C-UAS and C-sUAS capabilities.
- The contract is expected to be completed by June 29, 2029, and is managed by the Army Contracting Command at Detroit Arsenal, Michigan.
- The award reflects the U.S. Army's accelerating investment in counter-drone defense systems as small commercial drones pose growing threats on modern battlefields.
- AeroVironment's portfolio includes reconnaissance drones, loitering munitions, and counter-drone solutions, making it a long-standing DoD partner.
AeroVironment Awarded $500 Million U.S. Army Counter-Drone Contract
AeroVironment Inc., headquartered in Simi Valley, California, has been awarded a firm-fixed-price contract valued at up to $500 million by the U.S. Army for the procurement of commercial Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) and Counter Small-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-sUAS) capabilities.
Contract Details
Under the terms of the agreement, the place of performance and funding allocation for each individual order will be determined on a case-by-case basis. The contract is expected to be fully executed by June 29, 2029, and is administered by the Army Contracting Command located at Detroit Arsenal, Michigan. The contract is identified by reference number W912CH-26-D-A073.
Industry Significance
AeroVironment has long been a key partner to the U.S. Department of Defense, with a portfolio spanning reconnaissance drones, loitering munitions, and counter-drone solutions. This $500 million award underscores the U.S. Army's strong commitment to building robust C-UAS capabilities, and reflects the rapidly growing demand among military forces worldwide for technologies capable of neutralizing small unmanned aerial threats.
In recent years, instances of small commercial drones being modified or directly deployed for military purposes have become increasingly common on modern battlefields. This trend has accelerated the U.S. military's push to deploy multi-layered counter-drone defense systems. The contract is expected to significantly enhance the Army's overall ability to detect, track, and intercept adversary drones in operational environments.
Source: U.S. Department of Defense Contract Announcement
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