U.S. Navy awards Peraton MK 18 underwater drone support contract

May 4, 2026 · Contract Award · Peraton · Defense

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  • The base contract covers operation and maintenance of MK 18 UUV systems, mission support equipment and 11M RHIBs.
  • The base value is listed at $17.4 million, with options that could bring total value to $90.7 million if fully exercised through May 2031.

Peraton is a U.S. national security technology company supporting defense, intelligence, space, cyber and civilian missions. Its robotics relevance centers on integration, software, sustainment and unmanned-systems support.