Event

Perennial Autonomy wins $500M JIATF-401 counter-UAS procurement contract

May 19, 2026 · Contract Award · Perennial Autonomy · Defense

  • The Pentagon awarded Perennial Autonomy a $500 million contract through JIATF-401 to accelerate counter-UAS procurement.
  • The contract covers AI-enabled systems including Merops interceptors, Bumblebee quadcopters, and Hornet midrange strike drones.
  • The award is a major fielding signal for low-cost counter-drone systems already being used by U.S. forces.

Perennial Autonomy is a U.S. defense autonomy company building AI-enabled counter-UAS systems and low-cost interceptor drones for tactical air defense. Its public product evidence is strongest around Merops and Bumblebee, with Hornet referenced as part of the broader contract portfolio but not yet detailed enough for a standalone product profile.

Segment
Defense
Event type
Contract Award
Geography
Menlo Park, California · United States