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2026-09-07 · contract award · NAU Robotics Industrial
Evidence notes The contract value excludes VAT and equals 18.89% of NAU Robotics' 2025 standalone revenue. The disclosed contract period runs from September 7 to November 15, 2026. The order covers assembly equipment rather than a deployment of NAU's robot products. Date 2026-09-07
Event type Contract Award
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-09-07
2026-09-04 · contract award · Robotable Service
Evidence notes KIRIA selected Robotable through a limited competitive negotiated procurement for transport, setup, operation, visitor response, safety and post-event support. The programme begins September 4 at the 2026 Daegu EXCO multicultural expo. The four platforms are MCR-1A, Neuromeka NAMI, ROBOTIS AI Worker and Robros IGRIS-C. Date 2026-09-04
Event type Contract Award
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-09-04
2026-09-04 Contract Award Seasats Defense 2026-09-04 · contract award · Seasats Lightfish Defense
Evidence notes The disclosed total represents funded customer commitments rather than ceiling values on contract vehicles. The order mix includes direct Lightfish procurement and Robot-as-a-Service contracts for long-endurance maritime autonomy. Seasats identified the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Navy among the customers receiving Lightfish systems for multiple mission sets. Date 2026-09-04
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-09-04
2026-09-03 Contract Award AZAK Actuation 2026-09-03 · contract award · AZAK Actuation
Evidence notes G-TEAD uses soldier-led evaluation and accelerated acquisition to move selected technologies toward fielded units. AZAK says it is among the first technologies selected directly through this pathway. The evaluated robot uses AZAK's distributed wheel-centric mobility architecture for tactical ground movement. Date 2026-09-03
Event type Contract Award
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos 2026-09-03
2026-09-02 · contract award · AeroVironment LOCUST X3 Defense
Evidence notes AeroVironment will deliver dozens of LOCUST X3 systems over the next several years. The system is intended to defeat Group 1-3 uncrewed aircraft within layered air defence. The award moves the Army's high-energy laser programme from prototype development into production. Date 2026-09-02
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-09-03
2026-09-02 · contract award · Elsight Ltd. Halo Communications
Evidence notes Halo bonds cellular, satellite and RF links to maintain command, control and data connectivity during BVLOS operations. Elsight reports more than 500,000 operational hours across over 100 customers. A Basic Ordering Agreement enables future orders but does not itself disclose a committed order value or quantity. Date 2026-09-02
Event type Contract Award
Segment Communications
Added to Korthos 2026-09-02
2026-09-01 Contract Award AEye Inc Perception 2026-09-01 · contract award · AEye Inc AEye Apollo Perception
Evidence notes Pegasus is being developed to transport Artemis astronauts across the lunar surface under NASA's Lunar Terrain Vehicle Services programme. Apollo is intended to support terrain perception, obstacle detection and autonomous navigation in lunar operating conditions. The award extends AEye's commercial lidar work beyond automotive, defence and industrial applications into space mobility. Date 2026-09-01
Event type Contract Award
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-09-01
2026-08-31 Contract Award Leidos Defense 2026-08-31 · contract award · Leidos Defense
Evidence notes Curtiss-Wright will provide electromechanical actuators and DuraCOR 8044 rugged mission computers for the mobile ground-based system. The DuraCOR 8044 uses an 11th-generation Intel Xeon W processor and is designed for size-, weight- and power-constrained defence applications. IFPC Increment 2 is intended to acquire, track and defeat unmanned aircraft systems, cruise missiles and rockets, including in support of Guam defence. Date 2026-08-31
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-08-31
2026-08-28 Contract Award Auterion Mission Software 2026-08-28 · contract award · Auterion Mission Software
Evidence notes The procurement was issued by ICE Investigations and Operations Support Dallas under award number 70CMSD26P00000078. The notice classifies the purchase under aircraft manufacturing NAICS 336411 and aircraft component PSC 1550. The award date was August 28, 2026; the federal award notice was posted on August 29. Date 2026-08-28
Event type Contract Award
Segment Mission Software
Added to Korthos 2026-08-31
2026-08-27 · contract award · Heaviside Industries Defense
Evidence notes The firm-fixed-price indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity award has a ceiling of $99 million and a five-year ordering period. The contract scope covers MOTH procurement, fielding, upgrades and sustainment; individual orders will determine work locations and funding. MOTH is described as a ruggedized, lightweight passive radio-frequency spectrum analyzer worn by soldiers to detect drone and radio emissions. The ordering period runs through 27 August 2031, while the award itself was announced on 27 August 2026. The contract covers procurement, fielding, upgrades and sustainment of MOTH. The award runs through 27 August 2031; individual orders will determine work locations and funding. Date 2026-08-27
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-09-03
2026-08-27 · contract award · AeroVironment Defense
Evidence notes AeroVironment will co-design and co-manufacture the three aircraft with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. The autonomous rotorcraft are planned to map subsurface ice and terrain while operating as independent aerial scouts. SkyFall targets a late-2028 launch, and the contract value was not disclosed. Date 2026-08-27
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-08-28
2026-08-26 · contract award · AeroVironment Switchblade 600 Defense
Evidence notes The order was placed under the Army’s existing five-year, $990 million Lethal Unmanned Systems IDIQ. AeroVironment described it as a follow-on procurement to the Army’s initial next-generation Switchblade order. Switchblade 600 Block 2 adds upgraded avionics, automatic target recognition and resilient communications for contested operations. Date 2026-08-26
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-08-26
2026-08-25 · contract award · Castelion Defense
Evidence notes The order funds engineering, technical, logistics and manufacturing services supporting 50 early-operational-capability weapons. It also covers work supporting Blackbeard's transition to a Navy Program of Record and Defense Exportability Features design changes. Castelion said work will be performed in Torrance, California and is expected to complete in August 2028; that future completion date is a programme target, not a published future event. Date 2026-08-25
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-09-03
2026-08-25 Contract Award AEVEX Defense 2026-08-25 · contract award · AEVEX Defense
Evidence notes The award covers Casper 1 and Casper 3 uncrewed systems plus associated support equipment. Field-service representatives are included in the contract scope. The official contract notice gives a January 31, 2027 completion date. Date 2026-08-25
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-08-26
2026-08-25 · contract award · Terra Drone Terra B1 Aerial
Evidence notes Four aircraft were evaluated between July 15 and August 6; Terra Drone says Terra B1 was the only platform to pass. The contract followed a 38-company proposal process and targets delivery around September 2026. Terra Drone plans domestic production and support covering parts, batteries, communications, control equipment, maintenance, replenishment and training. Date 2026-08-25
Event type Contract Award
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-08-26
2026-08-25 Contract Award Stratom Defense 2026-08-25 · contract award · Stratom Defense
Evidence notes The award supports work with USTRANSCOM, Air Force CyberWorx, USCENTCOM, the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Air Force. Stratom’s Autonomous Pallet Loader is designed around CH-53K and C-130 cargo workflows. The company says the system has demonstrated autonomous handling of a 10,000-pound 463L pallet. Date 2026-08-25
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-08-26
2026-08-24 Contract Award Orqa Defense 2026-08-24 · contract award · Orqa Defense
Evidence notes Orqa announced the selection on 24 August 2026 following a multi-supplier evaluation. Quantity, contract value, delivery schedule and procurement route were not disclosed. The selection did not specify an Orqa drone model. Date 2026-08-24
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-08-26
2026-08-24 Contract Award MoveEz Automotive 2026-08-24 · contract award · MoveEz Automotive
Evidence notes Preparation operations are scheduled across July–September 2026, followed by stakeholder and public operations from October 2026 through January 2027. MoveEz is responsible for autonomy software, vehicle provision, route mapping, technical validation, safety driving and Level 4 authorization support. Date 2026-08-24
Event type Contract Award
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos 2026-08-24
2026-08-24 · contract award · MSI Defence Systems Defense
Evidence notes Each system integrates radar and optical detection with MSI-DS fire control and a 30 mm gun. The configuration covers aerial, surface and semi-submersible threats. Delivery is scheduled to begin toward the end of 2027. Date 2026-08-24
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-08-24
2026-08-20 Contract Award AEVEX Defense 2026-08-20 · contract award · AEVEX Defense
Evidence notes The award covers delivery of one-way attack systems and draws on AEVEX design, engineering and manufacturing capabilities. AEVEX described the contract as a new government award supporting U.S. government customers. Date 2026-08-20
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-08-21
2026-08-20 · contract award · Maris-Tech Electronics
Evidence notes The order extends ongoing field deployment of Maris-Tech edge video and AI systems for intelligence gathering. Maris-Tech says the customer also placed orders in March, April and June 2026, making this a separate August follow-on order. Date 2026-08-20
Event type Contract Award
Segment Electronics
Added to Korthos 2026-08-20
2026-08-20 Contract Award Powerus Defense 2026-08-20 · contract award · Powerus Defense
Evidence notes The contract covers hardware, software, site activation, installation and a 24-month integrated maintenance programme. The system will provide detection, tracking, classification, early warning and unified command-and-control capabilities. The customer and deployment locations are undisclosed; the architecture can later add Powerus Guardian interceptors. Date 2026-08-20
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-08-20
2026-08-18 · contract award · Visionary Machines Perception
Evidence notes Testing covers perception, localisation, mapping and navigation. The evaluation will span varying terrain and environmental conditions. The announcement describes a trial contract, not a production deployment. Date 2026-08-18
Event type Contract Award
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-08-19
2026-08-17 · contract award · Nordic Wing Aerial
Evidence notes The system combines the ASTERO reconnaissance drone with the Raptor 2 unmanned strike platform and common mission software. The procurement includes operator stations, simulators and purpose-built workshop containers for field maintenance. FMV plans delivery and handover to the Swedish Armed Forces in the second quarter of 2027. Date 2026-08-17
Event type Contract Award
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-08-20
2026-08-17 · contract award · Elroy Air Aerial
Evidence notes $5,135,354 in fiscal 2026 research, development, test and evaluation funds was obligated at award. The firm-fixed-price work will be performed in South San Francisco and is scheduled for completion on February 18, 2029. Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground is the contracting activity under contract W911QX-26-C-A016. Date 2026-08-17
Event type Contract Award
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-08-18
2026-08-17 Contract Award XTEND Defense 2026-08-17 · contract award · XTEND XOS Defense
Evidence notes Approximately $4.5 million is secured for the first year of the program. Delivery will draw on XTEND’s XFAB manufacturing network and XOS operating system. Date 2026-08-17
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-08-18
2026-08-17 · contract award · General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Defense
Evidence notes The agreement covers two high-altitude, long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft for a 30-month term. The aircraft will support maritime domain awareness and persistent intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance across the Indian Ocean region. Reuters reported the contract value as approximately US$203 million at the time of signing. Date 2026-08-17
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-08-17
2026-08-17 · contract award · Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Defense
Evidence notes The GEK800 received the U.S. military designation F143-ZZ-100 and was selected as a second-source propulsion system for JASSM. The 800-pound-thrust turbofan is also intended for cruise missiles, collaborative combat aircraft and other uncrewed aerial vehicles. The joint team reported more than 50 ground-test starts and successful altitude testing completed in 2025. Date 2026-08-17
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-08-17
2026-08-17 Contract Award NODA AI Mission Software 2026-08-17 · contract award · NODA AI Mission Software
Evidence notes The vendor-agnostic orchestration layer is designed to work across government and OEM platforms without requiring hardware or software modifications to the underlying systems. NODA combines its URZA orchestration platform with a software-defined-effects engine to translate commander intent into actions across manned and unmanned teams. NODA reports integrations with more than 30 OEM-specific vehicles and control systems, spanning subsurface platforms to space and supporting degraded or denied communications. Date 2026-08-17
Event type Contract Award
Segment Mission Software
Added to Korthos 2026-08-17
2026-08-12 · contract award · Seeing Machines Perception
Evidence notes The initial programme applies Seeing Machines' Perception Map and Human-Centred AI to a robotics proof of concept in a factory-automation environment. The companies expect the programme to establish a basis for further collaborative development across industrial automation and robotics. Date 2026-08-12
Event type Contract Award
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-09-03
2026-08-12 · contract award · Aeronext Aerial
Evidence notes The consortium comprises Change Holdings, Toko Computer Service, Aeronext and NEXT DELIVERY. NEXT DELIVERY reports more than 1,800 remotely operated automated flights under Japan's Level 3.5 framework. The programme will reuse SkyHub logistics operations already active in 11 regions, allowing logistics and bear-monitoring missions to share infrastructure. Date 2026-08-12
Event type Contract Award
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-08-12
2026-08-12 · contract award · May Mobility Automotive
Evidence notes The planned route links five stops including Nagoya Station, STATION Ai, Aichi Arts Center, IG Arena and the city science museum. The operating system will integrate on-demand dispatch and test vehicle control at intersections as part of work toward Level 4 service. NTT Docomo Business, NTT Mobility and NTT Docomo are delivering the Aichi Prefecture-commissioned programme. Date 2026-08-12
Event type Contract Award
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos 2026-08-12