# Youngstown Hub Seeks Small UAS Suppliers

The Youngstown Innovation Hub for Aerospace & Defense is seeking supplier capability information for components, subassemblies, and manufacturing services that support NDAA-compliant small UAS. Responses are due November 6, 2026, **14 days from October 23**. This is market research—not an RFP or purchase commitment—but it may help manufacturers, particularly Ohio firms, position for future demand associated with the Department of War’s **$1.1 billion Drone Dominance Program**, which aims to procure more than 200,000 Group 1 one-way attack small UAS by 2027.

- Companies with relevant production capabilities can submit information by November 6 to help the Hub assess supplier capacity; questions about the RFI can be sent to info@youngstownhub.us.
- The RFI covers components, subassemblies, and manufacturing services for NDAA-compliant systems. Suppliers should describe their current capabilities and potential to scale production, reduce costs, and support resilient domestic manufacturing.
- Because the request is market research rather than a solicitation, responses do not guarantee a contract or purchase. Businesses can use it to communicate capabilities and inform positioning for potential future opportunities tied to the Drone Dominance Program.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** October 23, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of War (DoW)

### Key Quotes
> We want to connect with companies that have the capabilities today or the potential to develop them to scale production, reduce costs, and build a more resilient defense industrial base.
> — Megan Malara, Director of the Youngstown Innovation Hub for Aerospace & Defense

### Sources
- [Youngstown Innovation Hub seeks small UAS suppliers - Aerospace Manufacturing and Design](https://www.aerospacemanufacturinganddesign.com/news/youngstown-innovation-hub-seeks-small-uas-suppliers) - Aerospace Manufacturing and Design