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The Department of the Navy is procuring Vanilla unmanned aerial systems (UAS), associated equipment, and training from Platform Systems, Incorporated, under a contract valued at USD 29,607,487. This acquisition supports naval operations by providing UAS capabilities, potentially including loitering munitions for contested electromagnetic environments as part of broader DoD efforts to enhance joint force flexibility against near-peer threats. Platform Systems specializes in UAS technologies, aligning with rapid prototyping and deployment initiatives observed in recent defense contracts.
https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_N0016425FJ608_9700_N0016425GJR96_9700