Army awards $4.15 billion in counter-drone contracts to 10 companies

Seven firms, including DroneShield and L3Harris WESCAM, received $500 million awards, with smaller awards to Echodyne, PVP Advanced EO Systems and SmartShooter; only about $50 million was obligated up front. Army officials say total counter-drone awards now top $5 billion, and the ceiling could reach $7 billion.

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Army awards $4.15 billion in counter-drone contracts to 10 companies

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