State Dept - Small UAS Procurement

The Department of State, through its INL Kyiv office, awarded a contract valued at USD 18,634,543.08 to AAR Government Services, Inc. for small Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). This procurement falls under a broader framework for aviation support services, including maintenance, repair, overhaul, and operations of unmanned platforms. The strategic context involves support for U.S. government operations in Kyiv, Ukraine, likely tied to the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs amid regional security needs.