Auterion Skynode Drone Guidance Kits (Ukraine)
US Department of War contract for 33,000 Auterion Skynode S AI guidance kits to convert manually-operated Ukrainian drones into autonomous strike platforms.
In July 2025, Auterion was awarded a roughly $50 million contract by the U.S. Department of Defense to supply 33,000 Skynode drone strike kits to Ukraine — a more than tenfold increase over its prior shipments. The Skynode hardware/software kits convert manually piloted FPV drones into AI-assisted autonomous strike systems with onboard computer vision, jam-resistant navigation, and the ability to track moving targets at ranges up to roughly one kilometer. Shipments began within 2025, and the award is described as the largest Western drone deal by unit count to date.
Award detail
- Agency
- U.S. Department of War
- Award ID
- Ceiling value
- $50M
- Vehicle
- Awarded
- 2025-07
- Period of performance ends
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Frequently asked
- What is the Auterion Skynode Drone Guidance Kits (Ukraine) contract?
- In July 2025, Auterion was awarded a roughly $50 million contract by the U.S. Department of Defense to supply 33,000 Skynode drone strike kits to Ukraine — a more than tenfold increase over its prior shipments. The Skynode hardware/software kits convert manually piloted FPV drones into AI-assisted autonomous strike systems with onboard computer vision, jam-resistant navigation, and the ability to track moving targets at ranges up to roughly one kilometer. Shipments began within 2025, and the award is described as the largest Western drone deal by unit count to date.
- Which agency awarded the Auterion Skynode Drone Guidance Kits (Ukraine) contract?
- The Auterion Skynode Drone Guidance Kits (Ukraine) contract was awarded by U.S. Department of War.
- How much is the Auterion Skynode Drone Guidance Kits (Ukraine) contract worth?
- The Auterion Skynode Drone Guidance Kits (Ukraine) contract has a value of $50M, awarded on 2025-07.
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U.S. Department of War awarded Auterion a $50M contract for 33,000 Skynode S AI drone guidance kits for Ukraine (July 2025)
Auterion: Auterion Secures Contract to Deliver 33,000 Skynode Drone Strike Kits to UkraineVerified2025-07 - 2
Auterion wins ~$50M Pentagon contract to deliver 33,000 AI-driven drone strike kits to Ukraine
DroneLife: Auterion Wins $50M Pentagon Contract To Deliver 33,000 AI-Driven Drone Strike Kits To UkraineVerified2025-07-29