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The US Army's PEO Aviation has awarded Anduril Industries a $14.4 million contract under Tranche 1 of the Company-Level Small Uncrewed Aircraft System (SUAS) Directed Requirement to procure Ghost X drones for brigade combat teams' maneuver companies. These attritable helicopter-type UAS are intended for reconnaissance, surveillance, target acquisition, and multi-mission capabilities in contested environments, supporting the Medium Range Reconnaissance program and rapid fielding of commercial tech. The selection leverages DIU Blue UAS approval and additional funding to accelerate integration into Army formations, with initial deliveries planned for operational units later in the year.
10-year IDIQ Tranche 1. Ghost X recon/surveillance. DIU Blue list.
https://www.executivebiz.com/articles/army-taps-anduril-performance-drone-works-to-supply-small-uncrewed-aircraft-systems