# Army and Navy Expand Defense Capabilities

A Navy–Anduril co-investment in a submarine-component production plant signals federal efforts to expand shipbuilding capacity, while an Army counterdrone contract package valued at about $4 billion indicates substantial near-term demand for counter-UAS capabilities. The discussion also identifies unmanned aerial tankers and quantum technology as emerging areas, but provides no specific solicitations, award details, timelines, or procurement contacts for these efforts.

- Defense contractors and suppliers can assess opportunities in submarine-component production and counter-UAS capabilities; the signals do not identify an open solicitation or award process.
- The Army package’s reported value suggests a significant market area, but no contract structure, requirements, or vendor-selection details are provided.
- Unmanned aerial tankers and quantum technology are flagged as areas of interest, but no actionable procurement details are available in the signal.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 26, 2026

### Government Entities
- United States Navy (USN)
- United States Army (USA)
- United States Air Force (USAF)

### Vendors
- Anduril (Co-investor in a submarine-component production plant)

### Sources
- [WT 360: Defense One’s Lauren Williams on shipbuilding, counterdrone and quantum tech matters  - Washington Technology](https://www.washingtontechnology.com/podcasts/2026/10/wt-360-defense-ones-lauren-williams-shipbuilding-counterdrone-and-quantum-tech-matters/416788) - Washington Technology