Darkhive secures $49.7 million APFIT contract for tactical-edge command and control

Mar 31, 2026 · Contract Award · Darkhive · Defense

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  • The Pentagon awarded Darkhive a $49.7 million APFIT contract tied to the Army's Real-Time Command and Control at the Tactical Edge effort
  • Reporting describes the award as support for faster fielding of autonomous drone and tactical-edge command-and-control capabilities
  • The contract marks a step up from earlier prototype-stage work into larger-scale defense procurement

Darkhive is a defense technology company building integrated hardware and software systems for tactical military use. Its public positioning spans uncrewed systems, autonomy software, edge device management, and manufacturing and supply-chain services, with a focus on scalable, NDAA-compliant systems for frontline users.