Real-Time Command and Control at the Tactical Edge

Agency

U.S. Army

Award ID

Ceiling value

$49.7M

Vehicle

APFIT award

Awarded

Period of performance ends

• CompanyDarkhiveSan Antonio tactical-autonomy and edge-software company for small UAS; largest single APFIT award to date.

• ProgramAccelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovative TechnologiesDoD program of record that accelerates procurement and fielding of matured innovative technologies from small and non-traditional vendors into production across the services and combatant commands; $400M/year, >$2B awarded since FY2022.

What is the Real-Time Command and Control at the Tactical Edge contract?

A $49.7M APFIT award to Darkhive for 'Real-Time Command and Control at the Tactical Edge,' enabling troops to operate autonomous drones and gather intelligence closer to the battlefield without depending on distant command centers or contested comms/nav links. Selected December 2025; the single largest award in APFIT program history.

Which agency awarded the Real-Time Command and Control at the Tactical Edge contract?

The Real-Time Command and Control at the Tactical Edge contract was awarded by U.S. Army under a APFIT award vehicle.

How much is the Real-Time Command and Control at the Tactical Edge contract worth?

The Real-Time Command and Control at the Tactical Edge contract has a value of $49.7M.

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