AV Awarded $500M IDIQ Contract to Deliver Integrated C-UAS Capabilities for U.S. Homeland Defense
U.S. defense technology company AV has been awarded a $500 million Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide integrated counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) capabilities for the Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF-401) Domestic Shield Program. Centered on AV's proprietary AV_Halo™ architecture, the solution delivers layered defense—persistent detection, tracking, identification, and defeat—for critical infrastructure, military installations, and communities across the United States.
Highlights
- AV has been awarded a $500 million IDIQ contract by JIATF-401 to deliver integrated C-UAS capabilities under the Domestic Shield Program.
- The AV_Halo™ architecture provides persistent detection, tracking, identification, and defeat of drone threats across U.S. critical infrastructure, military bases, and communities.
- AV_Halo™ uses a platform-agnostic design, enabling integration with existing hardware and rapid deployment in both fixed and mobile scenarios.
- The contract reflects growing U.S. government concern over unauthorized drone incursions at airports, energy facilities, and military installations.
- JIATF-401's Domestic Shield Program represents a systematic federal initiative to build a civil-military counter-drone protection network across the United States.
U.S. defense technology company AV has announced it has been awarded a $500 million Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide integrated counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) capabilities for the Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF-401) Domestic Shield Program.
Layered Defense Architecture for Homeland Security
Under the terms of the contract, AV will deploy a multi-layered defense system protecting critical infrastructure, military installations, and general communities across the United States. The solution is powered by AV's proprietary AV_Halo™ C-UAS architecture, which delivers the following core capabilities:
- Persistent Detection: Around-the-clock airspace monitoring for potential drone threats
- Tracking: Real-time monitoring of threat trajectories and flight paths
- Identification: Precise classification of drone types and threat levels
- Defeat: Effective neutralization and elimination of drone threats
Platform-Agnostic Design Enables Scalable Deployment
The AV_Halo™ architecture is built on a platform-agnostic design philosophy, allowing seamless integration with diverse hardware platforms and existing defense infrastructure. This flexibility enables rapid operational readiness across a wide range of mission profiles—whether for long-term protection of fixed facilities or rapid deployment to temporary high-risk locations.
Responding to a Growing Drone Threat Landscape
In recent years, the threat posed by commercial and modified drones to U.S. homeland security has escalated significantly, with unauthorized incursions over airports, energy facilities, and military bases becoming increasingly frequent. The JIATF-401 Domestic Shield Program represents a systematic government response to this threat, and AV's contract award signals strong recognition of its technical capabilities within the U.S. defense establishment.
AV stated that the company will continue to support U.S. national security and homeland defense requirements with scalable, mission-ready systems, providing a solid foundation for an integrated civil-military C-UAS protection network.
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