Droneshield: US order for Joint Interagency Task Force 401
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Droneshield has been awarded a €21.4 million contract from the US Department of Defense's Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JITF 401) to provide counter-drone (C-UAS) solutions. The contract includes both mobile and stationary systems, hardware, subscriptions, and integration of third-party technologies, with deliveries scheduled for 2026-2027. A significant portion of the initial €16.6 million will be recognized as revenue in 2026-2027.
Key Takeaways
- Contract Value: €21.4 million (initial €16.6 million, options for €4.8 million).
- Customer: Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JITF 401) – DoD’s lead for C-UAS synchronization.
- Deliverables: Mobile and stationary C-UAS hardware, subscriptions, warranties, and services.
- Integration: Droneshield is required to integrate interoperable third-party C-UAS solutions.
- Timeline: Deliveries are planned for 2026 and 2027, with revenue recognition in 2026-2027.
Why It Matters
This contract highlights the continued US investment in C-UAS capabilities and Droneshield’s growing role as a provider to the US military. JITF 401’s involvement indicates a focus on standardized, scalable C-UAS solutions for broader deployment across the US and potentially to allied forces. The inclusion of third-party integration suggests a move towards more comprehensive, layered C-UAS defenses.
Droneshield: US order for Joint Interagency Task Force 401
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Home Armed Forces International US Army Droneshield: US order for Joint Interagency Task Force 401
Droneshield has been awarded a contract worth €21.4 million to support the mission of the Joint Interagency Task Force 401 of the US Department of Defense received. The contract has an initial value of €16.6 million, with additional options of €4.8 million from the end user over a five-year period.
The order comprises the delivery of mobile and stationary counter-drone solutions, consisting of hardware, subscriptions, warranty and services. The Droneshield hardware is available from existing planned production, with a series of deliveries in 2026 and 2027.
In addition to Droneshield’s products, the contract requires Droneshield to procure and install interoperable third-party solutions. Payments based on the initial value will be made from the second half of 2026 to the first half of 2027.
Of the initial contract value of EUR 16.6 million, at least EUR 8.6 million is expected as committed revenue for the 2026 financial year, with the remainder to be recognized in the 2027 financial year.
Droneshield CEO Angus Bean commented: “This contract demonstrates the growing need for counter-drone capabilities in complex operational environments. Customers are increasingly looking for solutions that combine rapid deployability with persistent air surveillance, and Droneshield is very well positioned to meet these requirements with its portfolio of mobile and fixed systems.
“The contract builds on Droneshield’s continued momentum in the U.S. market and underscores the company’s role in supporting organizations tasked with protecting personnel, assets, infrastructure and operations from emerging aerial threats,” Bean continued.
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Joint Interagency Task Force 401 is the U.S. Department of Defense’s lead organization for synchronizing C-UAS efforts across the force, helping allies and partners rapidly acquire state-of-the-art C-UAS capabilities to respond to the evolving drone threat.
Droneshield US President Ray Fitzgerald commented: “This contract represents another important milestone in Droneshield’s growth in the United States and demonstrates continued confidence in our ability to deliver operationally relevant counter-drone capabilities at scale.”
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