Letter contract to purchase counter unmanned aerial system supplies

The Department of the Air Force issued a letter contract worth USD 35,806,685.43 to ELTA North America Inc. to procure counter unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) supplies, specifically components of the Modular Anti-Drone System Kit – Generation II (MADS-K). This system provides advanced detection, tracking, identification, and neutralization capabilities using hard- and soft-kill measures to mitigate drone threats. Originally developed for U.S. Special Operations, USAF Force Protection, and Border Security, it supports port and maritime operations for Servicemembers overseas in response to evolving drone threats.