CACI International Inc has secured a three-year $500 million contract to supply advanced counter-drone technology. Under the initial task order, JIATF-401 will deploy CACI’s SkyValor system to strategic locations.
The system rapidly detects, tracks, and neutralizes hostile unmanned aerial threats. Consequently, defenders receive earlier warnings and crucial extra time to respond effectively.
“Warfighters need a decisive advantage against drone threats that are faster, more accessible, and harder to detect,” said John Mengucci, CACI President and Chief Executive Officer. “SkyValor delivers that advantage through long-range detection, precision defeat, and the ability to adapt as drone threats evolve, giving defenders the time and intelligence to stop threats before they put our forces, borders, and critical infrastructure at risk. With successful operational evaluations complete, we are moving SkyValor into full-rate production to deliver mission-ready protection where it is needed most.”
Enhancing Mobile Defense Capabilities Across Critical Sites
Previously, JIATF-401 conducted rigorous operational evaluations at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma. The platform successfully detected and defeated small drone threats beyond line of sight. Furthermore, its extended detection range offers operators several minutes to act rather than mere seconds. Following these impressive field tests, JIATF-401 approved full-rate production and deployment.
This major award expands an earlier agreement between the defense firm and JIATF-401. Under that initial commercial contract, CACI delivered four specialized SkyValor units mounted on heavy-duty trucks. Therefore, this gains a highly mobile defense system capable of stopping cellular-enabled drones. Ultimately, this partnership strengthens national security operations at critical locations nationwide.
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Source: Businesswire
