# Arkeus Expands U.S. Sensor Capacity

At AUSA 2026, Australian sensor company Arkeus said it is expanding its U.S. presence for its Warden hyperspectral sensor and seeking U.S. sustainment and manufacturing capacity. Arkeus is targeting a site decision for the first quarter of 2027 and says it removed Chinese components to meet NDAA requirements. The announcement describes a potential supplier and industrial-base development, not a government solicitation or contract award.

- U.S. manufacturers and sustainment providers may assess whether their capabilities align with Arkeus’s stated need for domestic capacity; no specific procurement mechanism or solicitation is identified.
- The planned Q1 2027 site decision is a future milestone for firms evaluating potential supplier or subcontracting opportunities.
- Arkeus’s reported component changes make NDAA-related sourcing requirements relevant to companies considering work on the sensor.
- Potential expansion into Group 2 UAS products could broaden future opportunities, but the signal does not identify a procurement commitment or schedule.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** October 16, 2026

### Vendors
- Arkeus (Prospective U.S. supplier and manufacturer)

### Sources
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	AUSA 2026: Arkeus brings Warden hyperspectral sensor to US
](https://www.janes.com/defence-intelligence-insights/defence-news/c4isr/ausa-2026-arkeus-brings-warden-hyperspectral-sensor-to-us) - Janes