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The U.S. Army awarded Pegasystems a sole-source, 10-year firm-fixed-price IDIQ with a potential ceiling of $419 million for software subscriptions, Tier-3 support and outcome-based professional services. The ceiling is not guaranteed revenue: funding and requirements will be established through future orders, creating order-level opportunities for vendors with relevant integration and implementation capabilities.
The U.S. Army awarded the Raytheon-Lockheed Martin Javelin Joint Venture a $215 million contract to produce Lightweight Command Launch Units for Javelin missiles. Following initial deliveries in May 2026, the award signals continued procurement of upgraded launch equipment compatible with current and future Javelin variants; it does not identify a separate open solicitation.
The U.S. Army awarded AeroVironment $464.8 million for production of more than 26 modular LOCUST X3 high-energy laser counter-drone systems under the E-HEL program. First delivery is expected by Q4 FY2027, with operational deployment targeted from December 2027 through spring 2028, creating near-term subcontracting opportunities across integration, power, cooling, sensors, training, and sustainment.
The U.S. Army announced the addition of AeroVironment's Vapor CLE, Mistral's Thor, and Quantum Systems' Vector AI to its Small Unmanned Aircraft System portfolio. This procurement reflects the Army's commitment to modernize drone capabilities and enhance soldier feedback on technologies essential for operational effectiveness in contemporary warfare.