# Army Awards $57.3M C-UAS Interceptor Contract

The U.S. Army awarded Lockheed Martin a $57.3 million, three-year contract to develop and build an interceptor for the Xtended Range Counter-small UAS (XRC C-sUAS) program. Lockheed joins L3Harris Technologies and Northrop Grumman in the program’s second round, reflecting continued Army investment in counter-UAS and short-range air defense capabilities. The available article provides no solicitation details or subcontracting information.

- The award supports interceptor development and construction over three years; procurement teams and contractors in counter-UAS and short-range air defense can use it as a concrete indicator of Army program investment.
- Lockheed Martin is the awardee, while L3Harris Technologies and Northrop Grumman are also second-round participants. Companies assessing their market position can evaluate relevant capabilities and potential points of differentiation.
- Because solicitation and subcontracting details are not available, the signal does not establish specific teaming routes or a subsequent competition timeline.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** October 28, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Army (Army)

### Vendors
- Lockheed Martin (awardee)
- L3Harris Technologies (round-two program participant)
- Northrop Grumman (round-two program participant)

### Sources
- [Lockheed Martin Also Nabs Spot In Next Round Of Army C-UAS Interceptor Program - Defense Daily](https://www.defensedaily.com/lockheed-martin-also-nabs-spot-in-next-round-of-army-c-uas-interceptor-program/unmanned-systems) - Defense Daily