Guardian RF wins $1.195 million AFWERX Phase II contract
AFWERX awarded Guardian RF a Direct-to-Phase II SBIR contract to advance passive radio-frequency drone detection for operationally sensitive sites.

Evidence notes
- The $1.195 million Direct-to-Phase II SBIR contract funds Guardian RF passive radio-frequency drone detection work.
- The project targets low-altitude airspace security at operationally sensitive Department of the Air Force sites.
- Guardian RF identified Vandenberg Space Force Base and integration with Picogrid Legion as part of the planned capability path.
Company context
Guardian RF builds drone-detection technology for defence and national-security users. The company focuses on RF sensing and counter-UAS awareness for detecting and tracking drones without relying on conventional radar alone.