Group one aerial denial unmanned aircraft systems (Tandem Defense)

Department of War · Air Force · Contract Announcement

posted 20 July 2026 · awarded 20 July 2026 · runs to July 2028

$90,000,000 · idiq

Summary

The Department of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center awarded Tandem Defense a ceiling $90 million indefinite‑delivery/indefinite‑quantity contract for group one aerial denial unmanned aircraft systems. The award includes ancillary support equipment, operator training, and field service representative support to sustain these advanced UAS capabilities through 2028.

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