The objective of this effort is to procure, integrate, deploy, and sustain prototype and low-rate initial production (lrip) unmanned aircraft system (UAS) and counter UAS solutions such as the small uncrewed air defense system (suads)

This $18.2 million Department of the Air Force contract aims to procure, integrate, deploy, and sustain prototype and low-rate initial production (LRIP) unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and counter-UAS solutions, including the Small Uncrewed Air Defense System (SUADS). The effort focuses on developing and fielding dual-capability assets for both drone operations and air defense against hostile small unmanned systems. No specific contractor is identified in the available search results for this exact $18.2 million award.