Pentagon Counter-Drone IDIQ Contract
IDIQ contract awarding Perennial Autonomy up to $500M for counter-drone (Merops interceptor) systems.
IDIQ contract awarding Perennial Autonomy up to $500M for counter-drone systems, covering both the Merops interceptor drone and the Bumblebee quadcopter. The 2nd Marine Division became the first Marine unit to train directly on the Bumblebee, Hornet, and Merops systems, and a Merops interceptor destroyed a Hornet strike drone during a live demonstration at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in August 2026.
Award detail
- Agency
- U.S. Department of Defense
- Award ID
- Ceiling value
- $500,000,000
- Vehicle
- Awarded
- 2026-05-19
- Period of performance ends
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Frequently asked
- What is the Pentagon Counter-Drone IDIQ Contract contract?
- IDIQ contract awarding Perennial Autonomy up to $500M for counter-drone systems, covering both the Merops interceptor drone and the Bumblebee quadcopter. The 2nd Marine Division became the first Marine unit to train directly on the Bumblebee, Hornet, and Merops systems, and a Merops interceptor destroyed a Hornet strike drone during a live demonstration at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in August 2026.
- Which agency awarded the Pentagon Counter-Drone IDIQ Contract contract?
- The Pentagon Counter-Drone IDIQ Contract contract was awarded by U.S. Department of Defense.
- How much is the Pentagon Counter-Drone IDIQ Contract contract worth?
- The Pentagon Counter-Drone IDIQ Contract contract has a value of $500,000,000, awarded on 2026-05-19.
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Pentagon awarded a $500 million contract to Perennial Autonomy for counter-drone systems
DefenseScoop: Pentagon awards $500 million contract to Perennial Autonomy for counter-drone systemsVerified2026-05-19 - 2
The $500 million Pentagon contract awarded to Perennial Autonomy on May 19, 2026 covers the Merops interceptor and Bumblebee quadcopter; 2nd Marine Division trained on Bumblebee, Hornet, and Merops, with a Merops interceptor destroying a Hornet strike drone in a live demonstration.
Defence Blog: U.S. Marine Corps evaluates family of Perennial Autonomy dronesVerified2026-08-05