DoD and DHS Expand Counter-UAS Procurement | Govly

DoD and DHS Expand Counter-UAS Procurement | Govly

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The Department of Defense has requested a historic $70 billion budget for fiscal year 2027 focused on drone platforms and counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) technologies, reflecting a significant expansion in defense spending on these capabilities. Concurrently, the Department of Homeland Security awarded Airship AI a $2.1 million contract in 2026 to deploy AI-driven surveillance solutions along the Northern and Southern Borders, underscoring the growing emphasis on autonomous and AI-enhanced counter-UAS systems for homeland security. Additionally, ParaZero Technologies secured a framework agreement valued at over $650,000 with a Tier-1 international drone interception company to supply and integrate 2,000 Net Pod units, highlighting international demand and collaboration in counter-UAS technologies.

• Why this matters: The substantial Pentagon budget request and DHS investments signal robust procurement opportunities for companies specializing in AI, autonomous drones, and counter-UAS systems.
• Prime contractors like VisionWave Holdings, Wrap Technologies, Airship AI, ParaZero Technologies, and Rekor Systems are positioned to benefit from increased government spending and partnerships.
• Procurement professionals should anticipate growing requirements for integrated counter-UAS ecosystems combining hardware, AI analytics, and operational training.
• Organizations can leverage these developments to align product offerings with government priorities in drone defense and AI-powered surveillance infrastructure.

This award reflects the continued momentum and critical importance of AI-driven surveillance solutions in advancing public safety and homeland security, especially along the Northern and Southern Borders.

— Paul Allen, President of Airship AI

Our vision for NLR extends far beyond a single device. It is about creating an integrated ecosystem of technologies, training, and operational doctrine that allows officers and operators to intervene earlier and resolve situations before they escalate.

— Jared Novick, President of Wrap Technologies

xCalibre represents a shift from video analytics to video-as-a-sensor intelligence. The system is designed to ask a more intelligent question: not simply what is visible in the frame, but which parts of the scene matter, what remains uncertain, and where deeper analysis should be applied.

— Danny Rittman, CTO of VisionWave Holdings

Agencies

Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, NATO, United States Patent and Trademark Office

Vendors

VisionWave Holdings, Inc., Wrap Technologies, Airship AI, ParaZero Technologies, Rekor Systems

Contracts

$70 billion, $2.1 million, Over $650,000

Locations

Sources

• Expansion of Global Counter-UAS Market Driven by Significant Increases in U.S. and NATO Defense Budgets | Fina