The Demand Signal: AI

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Research and development of AI and machine learning methods for the detection of UAS. The amount of this action is $13,905,295 (Xtremis Inc.)

Department of War · Army · Contract Announcement

posted 4 August 2026 · awarded 15 July 2026 · runs to October 2029

$13,905,295 · definitive

Summary

The Army Contracting Command awarded a firm‑fixed‑price contract to Xtremis Inc. for research and development of artificial intelligence and machine learning methods to detect unmanned aerial systems (UAS). This effort focuses on advanced AI techniques that could improve the Army’s ability to identify and counter hostile drones.

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