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DHS issues solicitation for $1.5 billion counter-drone contract vehicle

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DHS has issued a solicitation/request for proposals for a $1.5 billion contract vehicle for counter-drone technologies.

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The Department of Homeland Security announced a new Program Executive Office for Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems to accelerate procurement and deployment of drone and counter-drone technologies. DHS says the office will finalize a $115 million investment this week to help secure America250 celebrations and 2026 FIFA World Cup venues, and has requested proposals for a separate $1.5 billion contract vehicle. The announcement also notes expanded DHS authorities for counter-drone operations and cites more than 1,500 missions conducted since 2018.
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The Department of Homeland Security’s official Jan. 12, 2026 press release states DHS “recently requested proposals from the counter-drone industry for a new $1.5 billion contract vehicle.” Procurement records on SAM.gov list a draft Counter‑Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C‑UAS) solicitation with a $1.5 billion ceiling, and independent industry reporting (Defense Daily, HigherGov) corroborated that DHS released an RFP for a multiple‑award C‑UAS contract worth up to $1.5 billion. Verdict: True — DHS’s public statement is supported by primary DHS documentation and matching procurement postings and industry coverage confirming the $1.5 billion request for proposals.

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  1. Update · Jan 12, 2026, 10:54 PMTrue
    The Department of Homeland Security’s official Jan. 12, 2026 press release states DHS “recently requested proposals from the counter-drone industry for a new $1.5 billion contract vehicle.” Procurement records on SAM.gov list a draft Counter‑Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C‑UAS) solicitation with a $1.5 billion ceiling, and independent industry reporting (Defense Daily, HigherGov) corroborated that DHS released an RFP for a multiple‑award C‑UAS contract worth up to $1.5 billion. Verdict: True — DHS’s public statement is supported by primary DHS documentation and matching procurement postings and industry coverage confirming the $1.5 billion request for proposals.
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