Palladyne AI Wins Two U.S. Army Contracts to Develop SwarmOS and Gremlin-X Mini-Bomber UAV
U.S. defense and industrial technology company Palladyne AI has been awarded two U.S. Army contracts to research, develop, and operationally validate its SwarmOS collaborative autonomous swarming operating system and the Gremlin-X mini-bomber UAV. Both contracts were competitively selected through the Army's Disruptive Applications program.
Highlights
- Palladyne AI has been awarded two U.S. Army contracts through the Disruptive Applications competitive selection program.
- SwarmOS is an Embodied AI-powered swarming operating system designed to coordinate multiple UAVs on collaborative missions.
- The Gremlin-X is a mini-bomber UAV focused on delivering lightweight, high-mobility strike capability for Army warfighters.
- Both contracts include operational validation phases conducted directly with active U.S. Army personnel.
- Contract values and program timelines have not been publicly disclosed and are pending official announcement.
U.S. defense and industrial technology company Palladyne AI has announced it has been awarded two contracts by the U.S. Army, covering research, development, and operational validation conducted in collaboration with active Army warfighters.
Core Contract Items
The two primary deliverables under the contracts are:
- SwarmOS: A collaborative autonomous swarming operating system powered by Embodied AI, designed to coordinate multiple UAVs across joint missions.
- Gremlin-X: A mini-bomber UAV intended to deliver lightweight, highly mobile strike capability.
Competitive Selection Process
Both contracts were won through competitive selection under the U.S. Army's Disruptive Applications program, indicating that Palladyne AI's technology proposals outperformed multiple competing vendors.
Company Background
Palladyne AI is a U.S.-based defense and industrial technology company whose core capabilities include:
- Embodied AI-driven collaborative autonomy solutions
- Advanced avionics
- Precision-manufactured components
- Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems
- Advanced aerospace engineering services
The award marks a significant milestone for Palladyne AI in the U.S. military autonomous UAV sector, and reflects the Army's broader strategic push to integrate AI-enabled swarm technology into real-world operational scenarios.
Contract values and detailed program timelines have not been fully disclosed; further details are expected in subsequent official announcements.
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