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The Defense Logistics Agency procured JUMP 20 VTOL UAVs valued at USD 5,212,235.99 from Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc., likely as a distributor for AeroVironment's combat-proven medium uncrewed aircraft system designed for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) in expeditionary operations. The JUMP 20 features vertical takeoff and landing, over 13 hours endurance, 30-pound payload capacity, and a 185 km range, supporting autonomous launch/recovery without runways. This aligns with broader U.S. military adoption to replace systems like the Shadow UAS and enhance tactical capabilities in multi-domain environments.
https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_SPE8EL25F1CF6_9700_SPE8EJ21D1020_9700