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AUGUR SHIELD Electromagnetic Spectrum Applications for Countering Frequency-Agile Unmanned Aerial Systems

Department of Defense · DEPT OF THE ARMY · Award Notice · W911QX26CA019

posted 27 July 2026 · awarded 16 July 2026 · NAICS 541715 · PSC AC32

$46,827,900

Summary

The Department of the Army awarded a contract to XTREMIS, INC. for research and development of an Augur Shield system that counters frequency‑agile unmanned aerial systems using a radio‑frequency DevOps pipeline and multi‑domain sensors. The effort aims to rapidly characterize RF signatures of new drone threats to improve detection, response, and force protection for the Army.

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