Army contracts $41 million to QinetiQ US for Counter UAS support
QinetiQ US, a leading defense and national security company, is at the forefront of developing advanced sensor integration and detection technologies to bolster the U.S. Army's counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (counter-UAS) capabilities.
The company's approach involves leveraging purpose-designed 3D staring radar for highly accurate detection and tracking of small, fast-moving drone targets, even in complex and contested environments. This radar technology is often augmented with cameras and artificial intelligence to enable precise threat classification.
QinetiQ US also provides critical sensor data collection, fusion, and software engineering support to create comprehensive layered defenses against drone threats. They emphasize systems integration and interoperability across multiple sensor platforms, including aerostat-based sensors and hyperspectral imaging, contributing to a broad situational awareness and threat detection capability for the Army’s counter-UAS projects.
These advanced sensor and data fusion solutions are embedded in QinetiQ's broader counter-drone systems such as the Obsidian counter-drone system, demonstrating their advanced radar and AI-enabled detection capabilities. They are also advancing autonomous systems like the Jackdaw UAS for complementary counter-UAS roles including reconnaissance and electronic warfare, further supporting multi-domain operations against hostile drones.
In a recent development, QinetiQ US has won a $41 million, three-year task order for software and technology integration support for a counter-UAS project under the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) C5ISR Center. This task order reinforces QinetiQ US' role as a trusted technology partner in countering the rapidly evolving UAS threat landscape.
As a systems integration expert for the counter-UAS program, QinetiQ US will support key aspects of the project including development, testing, deployment, and training. They will deliver technical and software engineering expertise to advance counter-UAS capabilities across fixed installations, vehicles, and mobile deployment systems.
QinetiQ US operates under a Special Security Agreement (SSA) with the U.S. Government, ensuring full compliance with U.S. national security requirements. For more information, visit www.us.QinetiQ.com.
The company's executive vice president and general manager of National & Global Security Solutions, Jonathan Riksen, stated, "This task order reinforces QinetiQ US' role as a trusted technology partner in countering the rapidly evolving UAS threat landscape."
As a subsidiary of QinetiQ Group plc, QinetiQ US maintains independent governance and oversight to protect classified information. They partner closely with U.S. Department of Defense, Homeland Security, Intelligence Community, and other national security agencies. QinetiQ US provides mission-led, customer-focused engineering and innovative solutions.
QinetiQ US has won a $41 million task order for software and technology integration support, reinforcing their role in ensuring compliance with U.S. national security requirements while advancing security in the cloud through technology. This task order, under the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) C5ISR Center, involves supporting the development, testing, deployment, and training of counter-UAS capabilities, particularly in relation to providing advanced radar and AI-enabled detection in cloud-based systems.
