# DoD Awards $500M C-UAS IDIQ to AeroVironment

The Department of Defense has awarded AeroVironment a **$500 million** Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract under the Joint Interagency Task Force-401 (JIATF-401) Domestic Shield Program to enhance counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) capabilities across critical military installations. An initial task order valued at approximately **$80.5 million** has been issued to deploy AeroVironment's AI-enabled Titan-MS multi-sensor counter-drone systems at multiple Air Force Global Strike Command bases, including Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana. This contract aims to strengthen layered defense against evolving drone threats, particularly at sensitive nuclear and strategic sites.

- **Why this matters:** Procurement professionals should note the significant investment in AI-powered C-UAS technologies reflecting DoD's prioritization of advanced base defense capabilities.
- The IDIQ structure offers multiple task order opportunities for vendors specializing in counter-drone systems and related technologies.
- Contractors should evaluate capabilities in AI integration, multi-sensor platforms, and rapid deployment to align with evolving DoD requirements.
- The focus on Air Force Global Strike Command bases highlights strategic geographic priorities, including facilities in Louisiana and Virginia, for enhanced drone defense deployments.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity
**Published:** July 09, 2026

### Government Entities
- Department of Defense (DoD)
- Joint Interagency Task Force-401 (JIATF-401)
- Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC)
- U.S. Army (Army)

### Vendors
- AeroVironment (prime contractor)
- Shield AI ()
- Lockheed Martin ()

### Key Quotes
> Drones are a defining threat for our time. Technology is evolving fast and our policies and C-UAS strategy here at home must adapt to meet this reality.
> — Brig. Gen. Matt Ross, Director, Joint Interagency Task Force 401

### Sources
- [AV’s New C-UAS Deal Begins With $80 Million Titan Order To Air Force Global Strike Command - Defense Daily](https://www.defensedaily.com/avs-new-c-uas-deal-begins-with-80-million-titan-order-to-air-force-global-strike-command/advanced-transformational-technology) - Defense Daily
- [Pentagon awards $80M task order for AI-enabled tech to defend Air Force bases against small drones | DefenseScoop](https://defensescoop.com/2026/07/06/pentagon-awards-task-order-to-av-for-titan-drone-defense) - DefenseScoop
- [AeroVironment Locks In $500 Million Domestic Shield IDIQ, Books First $80.5 Million Titan Task Order for Air Force Base Defense - Inside Unmanned Systems](https://insideunmannedsystems.com/aerovironment-locks-in-500-million-domestic-shield-idiq-books-first-80-5-million-titan-task-order-for-air-force-base-defense) - Inside Unmanned Systems