# Space Force Reopens SCAR Competition

The U.S. Space Force ended BlueHalo’s **$1.7 billion** Satellite Communication Augmentation Resource (SCAR) contract and reopened the program to competition in 2026. Separately, the Department of Defense plans more than **$70 billion** in FY2027 funding for drone-related programs. The SCAR competition may create an opportunity for other suppliers of phased-array ground terminals, while the drone funding figure signals a broader investment area rather than a specific solicitation; the source provides no solicitation details or procurement contact.

- Contractors with relevant ground-terminal and satellite-control-network capabilities can assess their fit for the reopened SCAR competition, but the signal does not specify requirements, schedule, or how to submit a proposal.
- Companies pursuing DoD drone or counter-drone work should treat the FY2027 figure as broad planned funding, not as an identified contract opportunity.
- AeroVironment’s position as parent of the SCAR awardee highlights the financial and execution exposure associated with reliance on a major single-vendor award.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** November 02, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Space Force (USSF)
- U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)

### Vendors
- BlueHalo (SCAR contract awardee)
- AeroVironment (Parent of BlueHalo)

### Sources
- [AeroVironment Is Down 70% From Its High While Drone Budgets Explode. Here's What Went Wrong -- and Whether It's Fixable. | The Motley Fool](https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/11/02/aerovironment-is-down-70-from-its-high-while-drone) - The Motley Fool