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US awards $6.9 million contract for radar to track unmanned aircraft
The US Department of War's Joint Interagency Task Force 401 awarded a contract worth more than $6.9 million to CHAOS 1 Inc.
The contract will provide Vanquish Prime radar systems for US Central Command operations, which cover the Middle East and other areas.
Unmanned aircraft can be used by state and non-state actors, and they can challenge conventional air-defence systems.
The radars will provide long-range detection and tracking to help US forces spot aircraft and improve their awareness of potential threats.
The systems are intended to add a detection layer to a wider counter-drone network, not operate as a standalone defence.
CHAOS 1 will deliver the radars to designated locations across the CENTCOM region, with training and technical support included.
The acquisition is part of JIATF-401's effort to provide integrated counter-drone capabilities to US forces.
The US Department of War awarded CHAOS 1 Inc. a contract worth more than $6.9 million for radar systems to detect and track unmanned aircraft.
The Vanquish Prime radar systems will support counter-unmanned aircraft operations in the US Central Command area of responsibility.
The systems are intended to provide long-range detection and tracking as part of a broader defense network.
The contract also includes training and technological support for integrating and deploying the systems.
- Who
- The Department of War’s Joint Interagency Task Force 401 awarded the contract to CHAOS 1 Inc.
- What
- The contract is for Vanquish Prime radar systems to detect and track unmanned aircraft.
- When
- The article was published on November 8, 2026; the contract award date is not stated.
- Where
- The systems are intended for designated locations across the US Central Command region.
- Why
- To strengthen detection and tracking of unmanned aircraft threats and support counter-UAS operations.
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JIATF-401 awarded CHAOS 1 Inc. a contract worth more than $6.9 million for Vanquish Prime radar systems.
CHAOS 1 Inc. will deliver the systems to designated locations across the CENTCOM region and provide training and technological support.
- Contract value
- More than $6.9 million
- Awarding organization
- Joint Interagency Task Force 401
- Contract recipient
- CHAOS 1 Inc.
- Radar system
- Vanquish Prime
- Area of responsibility
- US Central Command region
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The threat from unmanned systems is real and constantly evolving.