# HII Advances U.S. Army Airdrop Technologies

HII's Mission Technologies division has been awarded a five-year task order by the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center to develop advanced airdrop and combat feeding technologies. This contract focuses on precision-guided and conventional aerial delivery systems for both manned and unmanned aircraft, aiming to improve equipment reliability, safety, interoperability, autonomous capabilities, sensing technologies, and cybersecurity to enhance soldier sustainment in austere and challenging environments. The task order is awarded under the Information Analysis Center Multiple Award Contract (IAC MAC) and reflects the Army's commitment to modernizing sustainment capabilities through innovative technology.

- The contract emphasizes integration of autonomous and sensing technologies, indicating growing demand for advanced systems that support unmanned aerial delivery.
- Procurement professionals should note the focus on cybersecurity enhancements within sustainment technologies, highlighting the importance of secure supply chain solutions.
- Industry stakeholders can leverage this opportunity to align offerings with precision-guided airdrop systems and combat feeding innovations tailored to military operational needs.
- Contact Gregory J. McCarthy at HII (gregory.j.mccarthy@hii-co.com) or via phone at (202) 264-7126 for procurement inquiries related to this task order.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Cybersecurity
**Published:** September 15, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center
- Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC)
- Department of Defense (DoD)

### Vendors
- HII (prime contractor)

### Key Quotes
> Our troops9 safety and mission success depend on their ability to stay supplied and mobile even in the most difficult and austere environments.
> — Todd Gentry, President, All-Domain Operations group, HII Mission Technologies

### Sources
- [ HII to Advance Airdrop Technologies for U.S. Army Soldier Sustainment

 | The Manila Times ](https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/09/15/tmt-newswire/globenewswire/hii-to-advance-airdrop-technologies-for-us-army-soldier-sustainment/2425842) - The Manila Times
- [HII to Advance Airdrop Technologies for U.S. Army Soldier Sustainment   | HII Newsroom](https://www.hii.com/news/hii-to-advance-airdrop-technologies-for-us-army-soldier-sustainment) - HII