Air Force Awards $85.6M Contract to DZYNE Technologies for Surveillance Drones
What happened
The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center announced a contract update regarding its unmanned aircraft fleet on September 26, 2026. The Center awarded a modification to DZYNE Technologies, which is now part of Ondas, valued at $46,087,217. This award brings the total cumulative contract value to $85,643,057. The work is scheduled to be completed by March 26, 2031.
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Why it matters
The contract involves the operational assessment of long-endurance tactical reconnaissance aircraft. This increased investment signals a move to complement the MQ-9 Reaper and address intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance mission gaps.
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Who's involved
- Air Force Life Cycle Management CenterThe contracting activity responsible for the operational assessment of the unmanned aircraft fleet.
- OndasThe company that received the contract award for the ULTRA surveillance-drone program.
Who could feel it
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Ondas could see increased revenue from the contract, boosting its financial standing in the defense sector.
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The entities involved
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Air Force Life Cycle Management Center
military unit
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Air Force Research Laboratory
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