# DHS Expands Border Security Technology

U.S. Customs and Border Protection awarded General Dynamics Information Technology a $71 million task order in June 2026 for AI-powered autonomous surveillance towers along the southern border. The award sits within broader DHS investment in Smart Wall capabilities and border screening technology, creating demand for edge computing, sensor integration, and resilient wireless communications in remote and high-traffic settings. A Homeland Security Summit panel scheduled for November 10, 2026, provides contractors a near-term forum to hear about capability gaps and agency priorities.

- CBP’s task order is a concrete opportunity signal for firms offering autonomous surveillance, AI, edge computing, communications, or systems integration capabilities.
- The broader initiatives include a $47 billion Smart Wall development effort and $6.2 billion for border technology and screening under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025; these are distinct from the awarded task order.
- The November 10 panel is 33 days away. Companies can use the event to understand stated agency priorities and inform their border-security business development and teaming plans.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Public Safety, Information Technology
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence, Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** October 07, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
- U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
- U.S. Border Patrol

### Vendors
- General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) (task order awardee)
- AT&T (network infrastructure investor)
- Nokia Federal Solutions ()

### Sources
- [How Edge Technology Is Reshaping Border and Event Security](https://www.executivebiz.com/articles/modernizing-homeland-security-edge-technology-border-security-ai) - ExecutiveBiz