The Defense Post

The US Army has announced the selection of two firms to develop a small drone for company-level intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISTAR) missions.

Anduril Industries and Performance Drone Works have each received 10-year contracts to provide their Ghost X and C-100 drones, respectively, to meet the service’s ISTAR requirements.

These drones will support Brigade Combat Teams in various environmental conditions.

Program Executive Officer Brig. Gen. David Phillips said the two companies were selected following thorough evaluations and flight demonstrations over a five-month period.

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