M-tron Industries Secures $6.8M Follow-On Order Supporting U.S. Counter-Drone Radar Programs
M-tron Industries Inc. has received a $6.8 million follow-on order from a U.S. Department of Defense contractor to support multiple Counter-Uncrewed Aerial Systems (C-UAS) radar programs. The order includes high-performance Oven-Controlled Crystal Oscillators (OCXOs), with related system production expected to extend beyond 2030. Contract work will be performed in Orlando, Florida through 2027.
Highlights
- M-tron Industries secured a $6.8 million follow-on order from a U.S. DoD contractor to support Counter-UAS (C-UAS) radar programs.
- The order includes Oven-Controlled Crystal Oscillators (OCXOs), precision components that provide stable frequency references for radar target detection.
- Contract work will be executed in Orlando, Florida through 2027, with related system production expected to extend beyond 2030.
- M-tron reports 'strong demand' for C-UAS radar systems across both U.S. defense procurement channels and federal civilian agencies.
- The order reflects the increasing strategic value of precision electronic component suppliers in the U.S. defense counter-drone supply chain.
M-tron Industries Secures $6.8M Follow-On Order Supporting U.S. Counter-Drone Radar Programs
M-tron Industries Inc. has announced a $6.8 million follow-on order from a U.S. Department of Defense contractor to support multiple Counter-Uncrewed Aerial Systems (C-UAS) radar programs.
Order Details
The order encompasses several product lines, including high-performance Oven-Controlled Crystal Oscillators (OCXOs). These precision components play a critical role in radar systems by providing a stable frequency reference that ensures accurate target detection — a key requirement for effective counter-drone operations.
Strong Demand Across Defense and Civil Sectors
M-tron noted that the C-UAS radar programs covered by this contract are seeing "strong demand" across both U.S. defense procurement channels and federal civilian agencies, underscoring the rapid expansion of the counter-drone systems market. Production for the associated systems is expected to extend beyond 2030, pointing to a sustained, long-term outlook for this segment.
Contract work will be carried out in Orlando, Florida, with execution running through 2027.
Industry Context
As drone technology becomes increasingly accessible, the U.S. government has stepped up investment in C-UAS capabilities to counter threats posed by both commercial and potentially hostile unmanned aircraft. M-tron's latest follow-on order highlights the growing strategic importance of precision electronic component suppliers within the defense procurement supply chain.
Source: M-tron Industries Inc.
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