# Army Demonstrates Drone-Enabled Precision Fires at Dugway

At the Iron Sting event at White Sage Mortar Range in Dugway, Utah, Leonardo DRS’s STAG-5 electro-optical/infrared gimbal and laser target designator worked with Performance Drone Works’ C100 drone to designate targets for a precision-mortar demonstration. The system enabled targeting beyond the standard maximum range of a 120 mm non-rifled mortar. The demonstration signals a potential capability area for U.S. Army special operations, but the source identifies no solicitation, contract award, value, or procurement timeline.

- The demonstration offers procurement teams a concrete example of integrated drone-based targeting and precision-fires capability to consider during market research and capability assessments.
- Leonardo DRS supplied the STAG-5 system, while Performance Drone Works provided the C100 platform; their roles may be relevant to industry stakeholders assessing potential teaming or competitive positioning.
- Because no acquisition action or requirement is identified, contractors should treat this as a technology demonstration—not an active contracting opportunity.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** October 15, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC)
- Capability Development & Innovation office (CD&I)
- Secretariat for Special Operations (SSO)

### Vendors
- Leonardo DRS (STAG-5 equipment manufacturer)
- Performance Drone Works (PDW) (C100 drone platform provider)

### Sources
- [Leonardo DRS STAG-5 EO/IR Gimbal with Laser Target Designator Supports Precision Fires Demonstration During Iron Sting Event | Business News This Week](https://businessnewsthisweek.com/business/leonardo-drs-stag-5-eo-ir-gimbal-with-laser-target-designator-supports-precision-fires-demonstration-during-iron-sting-event) - Business News This Week