# Army Awards Havoc Autonomy Contract

Havoc announced on October 12, 2026, that the Army Applications Laboratory awarded it an SBIR Phase III contract to expand collaborative autonomy for logistics resupply using air and ground platforms. Havoc CEO Paul Lwin said the Phase III designation could let other federal agencies acquire the technology through a streamlined, noncompetitive path based on work already demonstrated. The contract value, number, and performance period were not disclosed.

- Federal procurement teams evaluating autonomous logistics resupply can assess whether Havoc’s air-and-ground capabilities fit their mission needs and whether the described Phase III pathway applies to their acquisition.
- The award offers Havoc a potential route to additional federal customers beyond the Army; agencies and industry stakeholders should note that the announcement does not provide pricing, contract terms, or performance details.
- Contractors working on logistics, autonomy, or platform integration can evaluate potential opportunities to support or complement the capability, although no teaming or subcontracting arrangements were announced.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence
**Published:** October 12, 2026

### Government Entities
- Army Applications Laboratory (AAL)
- Department of War

### Vendors
- Havoc (awardee)

### Key Quotes
> The Phase III designation means any agency in the federal government, not just the Department of War, can now bring Havoc on board through a streamlined, non-competitive path, drawing on the work we've already proven out.
> — Paul Lwin, CEO of Havoc

### Sources
- [Havoc Awarded SBIR Phase III Contract by Army Applications Laboratory for Multi-Domain Mission Collaborative Autonomy](https://finance.yahoo.com/small-business/articles/havoc-awarded-sbir-phase-iii-120000027.html) - Yahoo Finance