GlobeNewswire·May 20, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

Draganfly and F4 Defense International (F4DI) Selected by the Department of War for Development of Integrated, Multi-Layered, Modular, and Rapid-Deployable Counter-UAS (C-UAS) System

Draganfly Inc. & F4 Defense International were selected by DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory for an initial development contract to create a modular, multi-layered counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS).
The platform integrates Draganfly's tethered aerial technology with advanced targeting & defeat architectures to detect, identify, track, & neutralize hostile drones.
Key capabilities include persistent tethered airborne surveillance, AI-enabled drone identification & tracking, real-time situational awareness, & coordinated electronic & kinetic defeat.
The solution is designed for rapid deployment in both expeditionary & fixed-site operations to address low-cost drone threats in contested environments.
The initiative aligns with Department of War efforts to secure military installations & critical infrastructure against asymmetric drone warfare.
Industry research projects the global C-UAS market to exceed US$20 billion by 2030.
The initial contract phase will focus on systems integration, operational capability development, & field evaluation.
F4DI serves as the systems integrator, leveraging its SBA HUBZone certification to transition advanced technologies into mission-ready solutions.
Draganfly continues expanding its defense portfolio with autonomous systems, AI-enabled platforms, & tactical ISR technologies for military & public safety sectors.