# Air National Guard Awards R2 Wireless ODIN Contract

On October 5, 2026, the Air National Guard awarded R2 Wireless a firm-fixed-price contract for ODIN, a passive RF sensing system that detects, classifies, and geolocates RF-emitting targets without transmitting. The contract’s value, number, and performance details were not disclosed. The award is a procurement signal for low-signature counter-UAS and force-protection capabilities, particularly where active emissions could compromise operational security.

- Procurement teams can use the award as an indicator of government interest in passive RF detection for monitoring drone activity near military installations and critical infrastructure.
- R2 Wireless is the identified awardee; the undisclosed contract value and performance details limit assessment of the award’s scale and potential follow-on requirements.
- Contractors developing counter-UAS or force-protection offerings may find the system’s passive detection, classification, and geolocation functions relevant when positioning complementary capabilities.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** October 05, 2026

### Government Entities
- Air National Guard (ANG)

### Vendors
- R2 Wireless (awardee)

### Key Quotes
> The Air National Guard recognizes the critical capabilities that ODIN provides - persistent, passive RF detection without emissions, no signature, no interference. As drone activity continues to increase around military installations and critical infrastructure, the demand for sensing that doesn't compromise operational security is only going to grow.
> — Cordell Bennigson, U.S. CEO of R2 Wireless

### Sources
- [R2 Wireless Receives Air National Guard Contract for Passive RF Sensing System 

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