Pentagon signs $500 million deal for unmanned counter-drone missile systems promising 'decisive advantage'
CACI received a $500 million Pentagon contract to expand SkyValor counter-drone system deployment across military operations.
The Pentagon has awarded CACI a $500 million contract to expand the deployment of its SkyValor counter-drone missile systems, according to TechRadar. The three-year agreement, managed by the Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF-401), aims to bolster the military's ability to detect, track, and neutralize unauthorized drones. The SkyValor system, which includes both fixed-site CORIAN and portable BEAM configurations, has demonstrated its effectiveness in operational evaluations, detecting and defeating drones beyond visual range at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma.
As the cost of unmanned aircraft continues to drop, the Pentagon is increasingly seeking advanced counter-drone capabilities to provide earlier warning and rapid response against evolving aerial threats.
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