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Air Force Awards $85.6M Contract to DZYNE Technologies for Surveillance Drones

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 26
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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

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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.

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  • OndasSpeculative

    Ondas could see increased revenue from the contract, boosting its financial standing in the defense sector.

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