Counter-uas long bow 2

The Department of the Air Force awarded Decryptor a definitive SBIR contract (FA2385-24-C-B029) for **Counter-UAS Long Bow 2** valued at **$1,795,899** to develop an autonomous protective UAV system for defending fixed airbases against small drone threats. The solution features a hybrid airframe with **16-hour flight time**, thermal and visual detection capabilities, and engages targets using on-board **458 Caliber airburst rounds** with an effective kill distance of up to **1 mile**. The contract has a duration of **2 years and 5 months** and was awarded via direct negotiation after receiving 16 bids.