Event
Zone 5 linked provisionally to $17.5M interceptor-UAS APFIT award
A $17.5 million APFIT award covers a Low Collateral Effects Interceptor and multi-mission UAS. Zone 5’s Paladin is the LCEI developed with AFRL, but the government release does not identify the supplier, so the company attribution remains provisional.
Evidence notes
- The government release confirms the programme name, service and $17.5 million amount.
- Zone 5 publicly identifies Paladin as its multi-mission autonomous UAS and counter-UAS platform.
- No supplier is named in the award notice; this item must not be read as a confirmed direct award to Zone 5.
Company context
Zone 5 Technologies develops low-cost, digitally engineered uncrewed aircraft and modular missile systems for defence missions. Its portfolio spans autonomous multi-mission aircraft, counter-UAS interceptors, air-launched effects and open command-and-control architectures. The company emphasises rapid development, flight-proven modularity and affordable mass for contested operations.
Context
- Company
- Zone 5 Technologies
- Segment
- Defense
- Event type
- Contract Award
- Added to Korthos
- Jul 14, 2026
- Geography
- San Luis Obispo · United States