# U.S. Army Advances Drone Dominance Program at Fort Carson

The U.S. Army is progressing to the Gauntlet II phase of its Drone Dominance Program, scheduled for August 2026 at Fort Carson, Colorado, involving testing of multiple drone models including those from Red Cat Holdings Inc.'s subsidiary Teal Drones. Concurrently, the Army awarded a $743,000 Threat Analysis Kit contract integrating Safe Pro Group's AI NODE system with Teal Drones' Black Widow platform to enhance explosive hazard detection capabilities. Additionally, a $9.5 million purchase order under the Army's Short Range Reconnaissance Program supports procurement of small unmanned systems. These developments reflect increased defense investment in advanced drone technologies and AI integration to enhance battlefield reconnaissance and threat detection.

- **Why this matters:** Procurement professionals should note the Army's emphasis on AI-enabled drone systems and the growing budget allocations for unmanned aerial platforms.
- The Gauntlet II phase at Fort Carson offers opportunities for vendors to demonstrate innovative drone capabilities in a competitive environment.
- Companies specializing in AI integration and small unmanned systems may find expanding contract opportunities within Army programs.
- Industry stakeholders should consider strategic partnerships, as exemplified by Red Cat Holdings and Safe Pro Group, to meet evolving Army requirements.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence, Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** July 06, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Army (Army)
- Department of Defense (DoD)
- NATO

### Vendors
- Red Cat Holdings Inc. (prime contractor)
- Teal Drones (subsidiary of Red Cat Holdings)
- Safe Pro Group Inc. (partner in Army Threat Analysis Kit contract)

### Sources
- [RCAT Stock: Teal Drones Advances in Army Program Amid Sector Boom](https://www.streetwisereports.com/article/2026/07/06/rcat-stock-teal-drones-advances-in-army-program-amid-sector-boom.html) - Streetwise Reports