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2026-10-14 Contract Award Rownd Mission Software 2026-10-14 · contract award · Rownd Mission Software
Evidence notes Onboard decision-making and decentralized collaboration are designed to support missions without continuous cloud links or centralized ground control. An October Alabama exercise logged 41 quadcopter flights, four mobile flights and four fleet tests, including a swarm of up to three aircraft. A drone R&D centre in Richfield, Wisconsin is scheduled to open October 27, alongside expansion in North Carolina. Date 2026-10-14
Event type Contract Award
Segment Mission Software
Added to Korthos 2026-10-14
2026-10-13 · contract award · QuickLogic Semiconductors
Evidence notes License revenue is expected over six months, with royalties contingent on production shipments. The design uses the Australis eFPGA IP Generator to tailor programmable logic to performance, power and silicon-area requirements. Reconfigurable logic supports updates to control algorithms, acceleration, security and communications after chip manufacture. Date 2026-10-13
Event type Contract Award
Segment Semiconductors
Added to Korthos 2026-10-15
2026-10-13 · contract award · Ascent AeroSystems Spirit Aerial
Evidence notes The award includes base and payload kits, additional aircraft hardware, spares, extended warranty coverage and operator training. SPIRIT is a Blue UAS-cleared, NDAA-compliant coaxial platform with a modular open architecture. Robinson Unmanned will support the supply programme; the release does not disclose aircraft quantities or contract value. Date 2026-10-13
Event type Contract Award
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-10-13
2026-10-13 · contract award · Built Robotics Construction
Evidence notes The project plans to manufacture and deploy 12 robotic piling systems for utility-scale solar construction. The hub will support domestic manufacturing, integration and testing, building on earlier Australian demonstrations. Date 2026-10-13
Event type Contract Award
Segment Construction
Added to Korthos 2026-10-13
2026-10-13 Contract Award Luminous Construction 2026-10-13 · contract award · Luminous Construction
Evidence notes The project targets approximately 100 LUMI robots by 2029. The manufacturing expansion follows ARENA-supported field demonstrations at solar farms in Victoria and New South Wales. Date 2026-10-13
Event type Contract Award
Segment Construction
Added to Korthos 2026-10-13
2026-10-13 · contract award · Orqa U.S. Defense
Evidence notes The selected MRM2 configuration pairs an eight-inch indoor drone with Orqa’s ground-control system. By Light will manufacture the systems at its 180,000-square-foot Port Orange, Florida facility. The award follows 240 drones delivered under an earlier $1.5 million award and a second-place Close Quarters competition result. Date 2026-10-13
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-10-13
2026-10-13 · contract award · Raytheon Defense
Evidence notes The awards cover fixed-site and mobile configurations combining Ku-band Radio Frequency Sensor with kinetic and non-kinetic Coyote effectors. RTX is expanding Coyote production and integrating upgrades to launch speed, flight speed, range and altitude. Date 2026-10-13
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-10-13
2026-10-13 Contract Award XTEND Defense 2026-10-13 · contract award · XTEND XOS Defense
Evidence notes STRIKER uses XTEND XOS for tactical missions in confined, complex and GNSS-denied environments. Gauntlet II awardees can advance to Gauntlet III in their selected mission set after fulfilling a 400-system production order; further Phase 3 awards are not guaranteed. This Drone Dominance Program award is separate from XTEND’s September 23 USSOCOM MKLD Phase III award. Date 2026-10-13
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-10-13
2026-10-09 Contract Award SkyFall Defense 2026-10-09 · contract award · SkyFall Defense
Evidence notes The acquisition advances the planned trial introduction of Ukrainian drones into Japan. Japan aims to learn from Ukraine’s rapid drone-development feedback cycle and defence-industrial production experience. Date 2026-10-09
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-10-10
2026-10-09 · contract award · Electro Optic Systems Defense
Evidence notes MARSS NiDAR will coordinate detection and response to aerial and coastal maritime drone threats, integrating radar, electro-optical and sonar sensors. EOS expects more than 80% of contract revenue within 12–24 months after the contract becomes unconditional, with the balance associated with four years of support. Outstanding conditions include a £74 million bank guarantee, a £74 million customer advance and export licences. Date 2026-10-09
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-10-09
2026-10-09 Contract Award KENGIC Warehouse Logistics 2026-10-09 · contract award · KENGIC Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes The approximately RMB75 million bid amount includes tax; the final price and performance terms will be determined by the signed contract. The customer is an unnamed global cross-border e-commerce company, with its identity withheld for commercial confidentiality. Contract signing and execution timing remain uncertain while KENGIC completes negotiations with the tendering party. Date 2026-10-09
Event type Contract Award
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-10-09
2026-10-08 · contract award · Shield AI X-BAT Defense
Evidence notes The modification supports Defense Exportability Features through the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment. A separate August action and matching company commitment bring announced public and private X-BAT commitments to $400 million. Flight testing is scheduled for later in 2026; engine light-off and thrust-vectoring nozzle integration have been completed. Date 2026-10-08
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-10-10
2026-10-08 Contract Award VideoRay Maritime 2026-10-08 · contract award · VideoRay Mission Specialist Defender Maritime
Evidence notes The Defender launched and recovered autonomously from an unmanned surface vessel, with operators supervising from a ground control station. Trials covered target investigation, simulated neutralisation and post-action assessment, alongside autonomous vessel transit and stationkeeping. The selection followed a Navy and Defense Innovation Unit challenge in which BlackSea, now AEVEX Maritime Systems, was one of three prize winners. Date 2026-10-08
Event type Contract Award
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-10-09
2026-10-08 Contract Award SciTec Defense 2026-10-08 · contract award · SciTec Defense
Evidence notes The extension brings the cumulative CBC2 contract value to $31 million. The work supports the Department of the Air Force’s Command, Control, Communications and Battle Management organisation and its wider Battle Network. Date 2026-10-08
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-10-08
2026-10-07 · contract award · UNIFY.C2 Defense
Evidence notes The platform consolidates sensor displays, tracks and alerts into a common operating picture. Its vendor-neutral architecture integrates radar, RF, Remote ID, optical and infrared sensors, acoustic sensing and cooperative surveillance. The programme supports installation defence, flight-line security, training and range operations across the Las Vegas valley. Date 2026-10-07
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-10-08
2026-10-07 · contract award · Lotte Global Logistics Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes The programme runs through March 2031 with Yujin Robot, 씨소, KETI and Lotte Hi-Mart. Jincheon, Yangsan and Icheon logistics centres will host six process trials, including picking, packing, inspection and sorter loading. Development targets continuous order handling and recovery from exceptions, building on earlier garment-picking and polybag-packing tests. Date 2026-10-07
Event type Contract Award
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-10-07
2026-10-06 · contract award · RTD Embedded Technologies AI Compute
Evidence notes NASA Shared Services Center issued purchase order 80NSSC27P0008. The recorded performance period runs from 6 October 2026 to 26 January 2027. The procurement used simplified acquisition procedures for commercial products and services. Date 2026-10-06
Event type Contract Award
Segment AI Compute
Added to Korthos 2026-10-12
2026-10-06 · contract award · Overland AI Defense
Evidence notes The additional funding supports production and fielding of autonomous ground vehicles for the 75th Ranger Regiment. It extends the original $20M APFIT award supporting the Marine Air Defense Integrated System, in coordination with Marine Corps PM GBAD. Date 2026-10-06
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-10-08
2026-10-06 · contract award · Anduril Industries Defense
Evidence notes Anduril is committing $3.7B of private capital alongside the Navy contract, whose payments depend on demonstrated production outcomes. The planned facility exceeds 2 million square feet on a 187-acre site; initial operations are expected in 2030. ArsenalOS will connect fabrication, material movement, inspection and documentation, with assemblies delivered to Electric Boat and Newport News Shipbuilding. Date 2026-10-06
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-10-07
2026-10-06 Contract Award BLADE Defense 2026-10-06 · contract award · BLADE Hunter WOLF Defense
Evidence notes The submitted Hunter WOLF is a six-wheel diesel-electric hybrid designed for light and dismounted infantry formations. BLADE rates payload capacity at 2,800 lb and describes the vehicle as production-ready at TRL 9. Configurable payloads support different missions, and the vehicle can export power to external equipment. Date 2026-10-06
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-10-07
2026-10-06 · contract award · University of Stuttgart Construction
Evidence notes Each project receives approximately €4M, starts in November 2026 and is scheduled to run for three years. SCALAR combines retrofitted cranes and mobile robots for modular timber assembly, with AIT, Liebherr and Jekko participating. COBRAS develops coordinated mobile-robot swarms for assembly and disassembly of reusable space-frame structures, with EPFL and Université Libre de Bruxelles. Date 2026-10-06
Event type Contract Award
Segment Construction
Added to Korthos 2026-10-07
2026-10-06 Contract Award AWL Perception 2026-10-06 · contract award · AWL Perception
Evidence notes The programme runs from its September 2026 kickoff to March 2029, with Tohoku University leading Physical-AI design and safety evaluation. The system targets perception-to-stop or escape action within 0.5 seconds through ROS, alongside multisensor integration and false-alarm reduction. Denso Hokkaido, Toyota Auto Body, Kikuchi Foods and TV Hokkaido provide advice and test settings; commercial adoption is not announced. Date 2026-10-06
Event type Contract Award
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-10-06
2026-10-06 Contract Award CP System Motion Components 2026-10-06 · contract award · CP System Motion Components
Evidence notes ROBOKIT guides power, signal and communications cables along controlled paths as camera heads and actuators move repeatedly at high speed. Initial deliveries have begun; the company expects further opportunities as the customer expands production lines and orders follow-on equipment. The application covers precise defect inspection of MLCCs and semiconductor substrates using cameras and sensors. Date 2026-10-06
Event type Contract Award
Segment Motion Components
Added to Korthos 2026-10-06
2026-10-06 Contract Award Kymeta Communications 2026-10-06 · contract award · Kymeta Communications
Evidence notes The cartridge is designed to add mission functions while maintaining the Osprey u8’s multi-orbit satellite communications performance. RF Space Domain Awareness functions are intended to detect interference, analyze satellite behavior and protect communications services. Additional software applications could extend the platform over time without installing separate hardware on the mission vehicle. Date 2026-10-06
Event type Contract Award
Segment Communications
Added to Korthos 2026-10-06
2026-10-05 · contract award · AeroVironment Defense
Evidence notes Selected systems are AeroVironment's P-HEL, Epirus' Leonidas, Kord's Firefly and Boeing's Compact Laser Weapon System. The evaluation will gather performance, cost, sustainment and operating-practice data in coordination with the FAA, U.S. Northern Command and the services. A separate December shoot-off at Dugway Proving Ground will assess additional laser and microwave candidates. Date 2026-10-05
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-10-08
2026-10-05 · contract award · Anduril Industries Lattice Defense
Evidence notes The initial base period is valued at $162.8 million; exercising options could bring the total to $1.8 billion over five years. Lattice connects applications, AI models, sensors, vehicles and other battlefield systems through the NGC2 common data baseline. I Corps commands four divisions across the Pacific, where the architecture must support units operating with disrupted or intermittent connectivity. Date 2026-10-05
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-10-06
2026-10-05 · contract award · Quantum Frontline Industries Defense
Evidence notes The contracted volume exceeds the 2026 agreement, while QFI plans to increase production capacity fivefold for 2027. Linza is a multipurpose drone and Zoom is designed for reconnaissance; both originate from Ukrainian operational requirements. The joint venture combines Quantum Systems’ German industrial capacity with Frontline Robotics’ engineering and continued development in Ukraine. Date 2026-10-05
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-10-06
2026-10-05 Contract Award Ditto Communications 2026-10-05 · contract award · Ditto Communications
Evidence notes The platform synchronizes data between human users and autonomous systems in denied, degraded, intermittent and limited-connectivity environments. The award follows three years of work with Special Operations Forces end users across multiple USSOCOM components. The contract was awarded through the U.S. Air Force’s BESPIN office. Date 2026-10-05
Event type Contract Award
Segment Communications
Added to Korthos 2026-10-05
2026-10-05 Contract Award Powerus Defense 2026-10-05 · contract award · Powerus Defense
Evidence notes The contract also covers ancillary equipment, operator training and field-service support. The systems are manufactured in the United States using NDAA-compliant components. Further orders can be placed at the customer’s discretion as requirements arise. Date 2026-10-05
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-10-05
2026-10-04 · contract award · Quantum Systems Defense
Evidence notes Production will take place in Ukraine under Germany’s winter military assistance package. Quantum WIY Industries combines Ukrainian WIY Drones engineering with Quantum Systems’ industrial resources. The order is intended to expand manufacture of interception systems already used in Ukraine. Date 2026-10-04
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-10-05
2026-10-02 Contract Award MFR Construction 2026-10-02 · contract award · MFR Construction
Evidence notes The system combines sensor-fusion navigation with AI and 3D vision-guided robotic-arm control. A variable lifting mechanism and multi-axis control support spacer placement between stacked steel plates. Automatic charging and wireless supervision let operators monitor work outside hazardous areas. Date 2026-10-02
Event type Contract Award
Segment Construction
Added to Korthos 2026-10-02
2026-10-01 Contract Award Robotto Perception 2026-10-01 · contract award · Robotto Perception
Evidence notes DRONE SHIELD 2026 in Czechia provides the operational experimentation setting for testing and validation. The initiative is funded through NATO’s Defence Against Terrorism Programme of Work and is the first headquarters use of the Rapid Adoption Service. Allied users will assess operational suitability and interoperability to inform potential procurement. Date 2026-10-01
Event type Contract Award
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-10-07
2026-10-01 Contract Award Epistra Lab Automation 2026-10-01 · contract award · Epistra Lab Automation
Evidence notes The project targets continuous autonomous experiment planning, execution and analysis by connecting AI agents, robots and laboratory equipment. Institute of Science Tokyo professor Genki Kanda leads the project, with RIKEN’s Koichi Takahashi and Epistra CEO Yosuke Ozawa as joint representatives. Epistra contributes AI-based experimental-condition optimization and experience integrating robotics into life-science research workflows. Date 2026-10-01
Event type Contract Award
Segment Lab Automation
Added to Korthos 2026-10-06
2026-10-01 · contract award · MRV Systems Maritime
Evidence notes The $51.2 million ceiling is shared across the three awardees; task orders are competed and the framework guarantees no minimum order volume or revenue. MRV is also working with the Navy on air-deployment certification for a next-generation float. The company joined General Oceans in April 2026 and supplies scientific floats to the global Argo programme. Date 2026-10-01
Event type Contract Award
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-10-05
2026-10-01 · contract award · Lockheed Martin MDCX Defense
Evidence notes The Navy obligated $14,124,363 at award, covering research and procurement funding. Work is scheduled through September 2027 in Marietta, Fort Worth and Patuxent River. The sole-source contract includes a qualification-tested software build and integrated testing. Date 2026-10-01
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-10-02
2026-10-01 · contract award · Perennial Autonomy Defense
Evidence notes Perennial placed first in the deep-strike category with 80.1 points, 9.2 points ahead of the next competitor. The evaluation at Fort Carson included day and night operations and contested beyond-visual-line-of-sight testing. Eleven providers competed in the deep-strike category. Date 2026-10-01
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-10-02
2026-10-01 Contract Award SKPack Industrial 2026-10-01 · contract award · SKPack Industrial
Evidence notes The consortium includes Sejong University, the University of Toronto, CUUVA and a Korean food manufacturer. SKPack will develop integrated control of heterogeneous collaborative robots and autonomous mobile robots. Simulation and staged food-factory validation precede future commercialization. Date 2026-10-01
Event type Contract Award
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-10-02
2026-10-01 Contract Award Valeo Perception 2026-10-01 · contract award · Valeo Perception
Evidence notes Valeo will act as lead system integrator, combining its sensor portfolio and ADAS Domain Controller with Wayve’s driving software. Valeo, Nissan and Wayve will validate and industrialise the solution for mass-production vehicles. Date 2026-10-01
Event type Contract Award
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-10-01
2026-10-01 Contract Award SEMIFIVE Manufacturing Services 2026-10-01 · contract award · SEMIFIVE Manufacturing Services
Evidence notes The proposed chip targets agricultural and outdoor robots that must process vision and sensor data with limited server connectivity. Planned interfaces include LPDDR6, PCIe Gen6 and UCIe-S chiplet interconnects. Mobilint defines performance targets under SEMIFIVE’s Spec Hand-off model. Date 2026-10-01
Event type Contract Award
Segment Manufacturing Services
Added to Korthos 2026-10-01
2026-09-30 Contract Award OWT Global Systems Integration 2026-09-30 · contract award · OWT Global Systems Integration
Evidence notes The work includes mobile training teams, curriculum development, instruction and joint-service training coordination. Training will adapt lessons from combat zones to the operating environments of participating units. The $38.2 million figure is the contract ceiling; the Army announcement does not specify obligated funding. Date 2026-09-30
Event type Contract Award
Segment Systems Integration
Added to Korthos 2026-10-05
2026-09-30 · contract award · Neros Technologies Archer AI Defense
Evidence notes The order covers the terminal-guidance Archer AI 10-inch platform and the Archer 5-inch close-quarters variant. Neros placed first in close-quarters battle and third in deep-strike missions during Gauntlet II. The programme marks the first mass shipment of drones using the modular Adaptive Payload Exchange standard. Date 2026-09-30
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-10-01
2026-09-30 · contract award · Northrop Grumman Defense
Evidence notes The programme includes ground and flight testing of the propulsion system and its production processes. Development will take place at Allegany Ballistics Laboratory in West Virginia. XRC is intended to extend the Army’s Maneuver Short Range Air Defense capability against uncrewed aerial threats. Date 2026-09-30
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-09-30