# Ascent AeroSystems Wins Nepal SPIRIT Drone Contract

Ascent AeroSystems received a firm-fixed-price U.S. Foreign Military Sales contract to equip the Nepali Army with NDAA-compliant, Blue UAS Cleared SPIRIT small unmanned aircraft systems. Robinson Unmanned will provide the aircraft, payloads, training, and support. The announcement does not disclose the contract value, quantity, or contract number, but it demonstrates international demand for U.S.-made small UAS configured for rugged operating environments.

- The scope includes SPIRIT sUAS base kits, payload kits, additional aircraft hardware, spares, extended warranty coverage, operator training, and support.
- For defense suppliers, the award highlights a market opportunity for adaptable, cleared small UAS and associated lifecycle services through Foreign Military Sales.
- Companies pursuing similar work can assess whether their offerings support the aircraft, payload, training, spares, and sustainment needs represented in this award. Robinson Unmanned lists sales inquiries at sales@robinsonunmanned.com.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** October 14, 2026

### Government Entities
- Nepali Army

### Vendors
- Ascent AeroSystems (Awardee and contracting entity)
- Robinson Unmanned (Contract fulfillment provider for aircraft, payloads, training, and support)

### Key Quotes
> For operators working in mountainous, remote and unpredictable environments, reliability isn’t optional. SPIRIT was designed to give operators a rugged aircraft they can depend on while retaining the flexibility to adapt payloads and capabilities as the mission changes. This award extends that capability to another international partner and reflects the growing role SPIRIT can play in supporting U.S. and partner-nation security objectives around the world.
> — Paul Fermo, President of Robinson Unmanned

### Sources
- [Nepali Army to Receive Blue UAS Cleared SPIRIT Drones | UST](https://www.unmannedsystemstechnology.com/2026/10/nepali-army-to-receive-blue-uas-cleared-spirit-drones) - Unmanned Systems Technology