# Army Awards $3.4M Autonomy Contracts in Texas

In September 2026, the Army Applications Laboratory (AAL) awarded over $3.4 million in contracts to two small businesses, Marathon Targets Inc. and Hylio Inc., to advance autonomous and unmanned system technologies. Hylio Inc. received over $1.9 million for the ARES HYL-300 scalable UAS platform supporting diverse Department of War mission applications, while Marathon Targets Inc. was awarded over $1.5 million for Autonomous Robotic Training System Services focused on sUAS selection and training lethality. These awards support the Army's DevX Autonomy program, which streamlines acquisition by providing a centralized platform for vetted vendor solutions, enhancing scalability and operational readiness of unmanned systems.

- **Why this matters:** Procurement professionals should note the Army's emphasis on small business participation in autonomy technology development, signaling opportunities in unmanned systems and robotic training.
- The centralized DevX Autonomy platform facilitates faster acquisition cycles and vendor vetting, reducing barriers for innovative small businesses.
- Contractors specializing in scalable UAS platforms and autonomous training systems can leverage this trend to align proposals with Army mission needs.
- The Texas location highlights regional opportunities and potential collaboration with Army commands and contracting squadrons active in the area.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** September 24, 2026

### Government Entities
- Army Applications Laboratory (AAL)
- Capability Program Executive Mission Autonomy
- U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC)
- 27th Special Operations Contracting Squadron
- U.S. Army Transformation and Training Command (T2COM)

### Vendors
- Marathon Targets Inc. (awardee)
- Hylio Inc. (awardee)

### Sources
- [DVIDS - News - DevX Autonomy Awards Over $3.4 Million to Small Businesses](https://www.dvidshub.net/news/575585/devx-autonomy-awards-over-34-million-small-businesses) - DVIDS