BLADE Battlefield Lethal AI-Driven Electronic Warfare (Parsons Government Services Inc.)

Department of War · Air Force · Contract Announcement

posted 13 August 2026 · awarded 13 August 2026

$15,139,840 · definitive

Summary

The Department of the Air Force, through the Air Force Research Laboratory, awarded a contract to Parsons Government Services Inc. for the design, development, and deployment of BLADE Battlefield Lethal AI-Driven Electronic Warfare capabilities. This effort aims to enhance electronic support and attack functions against emerging signal threats, indicating a focus on advanced artificial‑intelligence‑enabled warfare technologies.

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