Draganfly Inc. (DPRO) and F4 Defense International (F4DI) announced Wednesday that they've been picked for an initial development contract from the DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory. The goal: build an integrated system to take down enemy drones.
The contract covers a counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) platform. Financial terms weren't disclosed.
The system relies on AI-powered identification, aerial surveillance, and coordinated mitigation to detect, track, target, and defeat hostile drones. Think of it as a high-tech shield that spots the threat, locks on, and neutralizes it—all in one package.
Integrated Counter-Drone Platform
The platform will combine Draganfly's tethered aerial technology with drone identification, targeting, and defeat capabilities. It's designed to provide persistent aerial surveillance, real-time situational awareness, and coordinated drone mitigation across both airborne and ground-based systems.
AI-enabled detection and tracking will work alongside tethered airborne surveillance and targeting. The system will also support electronic and kinetic defeat coordination, with rapid deployment for both expeditionary and fixed-site operations.
Defense Expansion Strategy
CEO Cameron Chell said, "This program represents another important step in Draganfly's continued expansion into advanced defense and force-protection technologies."
F4DI COO Dave Fairfax added that the collaboration is focused on delivering a scalable system tailored to evolving counter-drone defense requirements through integrated sensing, targeting, and defeat capabilities.
Initial Development Phase
The initial phase of the contract will focus on systems integration, operational capability development, and field evaluations.
Draganfly continues to expand its defense and security business through autonomous systems, AI-enabled platforms, and tactical ISR technologies. The company also develops mission-critical drone solutions for military and public safety agencies.
Price Action: DPRO shares were trading 0.95% higher at $5.32 in the premarket session on Wednesday.
