Government · United States
Joint Interagency Task Force 401
HQ United StatesFounded 2025
DoD counter-small-UAS task force stood up by the Army in August 2025, replacing the Joint Counter-small UAS Office (JCO), with acquisition authority and responsibility for Replicator 2.
- Part ofU.S. Army
Awards issued14 · $7.2M obligated · up to $5.20B ceiling
| Announced | Award | Recipients | Type | Program | Obligated | Ceiling | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | Joint C-sUAS Mobile Training Team (MTT) servicesW912CH26CA116 | OWT Global | Contract | — | $7.2M | $38.2M | Confirmed |
| Sep 29, 2026 | JIATF-401 commercial counter-UAS IDIQW912CH26DA084 | Digital Force Technologies | IDIQ | JIATF-401 counter-UAS IDIQ marketplace | — | Up to $500M | Confirmed |
| Sep 29, 2026 | JIATF-401 commercial counter-UAS IDIQW912CH26DA074 | SRC | IDIQ | JIATF-401 counter-UAS IDIQ marketplace | — | Up to $500M | Confirmed |
| Sep 29, 2026 | JIATF-401 commercial counter-UAS IDIQW912CH26DA081 | L3Harris Technologies | IDIQ | JIATF-401 counter-UAS IDIQ marketplace | — | Up to $500M | Confirmed |
| Sep 29, 2026 | JIATF-401 commercial counter-UAS IDIQW912CH26DA082 | DroneShield | IDIQ | JIATF-401 counter-UAS IDIQ marketplace | — | Up to $500M | Confirmed |
| Sep 29, 2026 | JIATF-401 commercial counter-UAS IDIQW912CH26DA089 | Smart Shooter | IDIQ | JIATF-401 counter-UAS IDIQ marketplace | — | Up to $150M | Confirmed |
| Sep 29, 2026 | MESA counter-UAS radars for JIATF-401 Domestic ShieldW912CH26DA083 | Echodyne | IDIQ | JIATF-401 counter-UAS IDIQ marketplace | — | Up to $250M | Confirmed |
| Sep 29, 2026 | JIATF-401 commercial counter-UAS IDIQW912CH26DA068 | RADA Technologies | IDIQ | JIATF-401 counter-UAS IDIQ marketplace | — | Up to $500M | Confirmed |
| Sep 29, 2026 | JIATF-401 commercial counter-UAS IDIQW912CH26DA070 | Napatree Technology | IDIQ | JIATF-401 counter-UAS IDIQ marketplace | — | Up to $500M | Confirmed |
| Sep 29, 2026 | JIATF-401 commercial counter-UAS IDIQW912CH26DA095 | PVP Advanced EO Systems | IDIQ | JIATF-401 counter-UAS IDIQ marketplace | — | Up to $250M | Confirmed |
| Sep 29, 2026 | JIATF-401 counter-UAS IDIQ awardpress:allen-control-systems:2026-09-29 | Allen Control Systems | IDIQ | JIATF-401 counter-UAS IDIQ marketplace | — | Up to $500M | Reported |
| Jul 30, 2026 | SkyValor counter-drone productionpress:caci-international:2026-07-30:archive-143 | CACI International | Contract | — | — | Up to $500M | Reported |
| May 18, 2026 | Enterprise counter-UAS IDIQ (Merops, Bumblebee, Hornet)press:perennial-autonomy:2026-05-18 | Perennial Autonomy | IDIQ | — | — | Up to $500M | Confirmed |
| — | Prototype OTA for the JIATF-401 counter-UAS marketplacepress:kaizen:2026-05:cuas-marketplace | Kaizen | OTA | — | — | Up to $15.0M | Reported |
- $7.2MObligated · up to $38.2M ceiling
- JIATF-401 commercial counter-UAS IDIQSep 29, 2026 · IDIQConfirmedUp to $500MCeiling
- JIATF-401 commercial counter-UAS IDIQSep 29, 2026 · IDIQConfirmedUp to $500MCeiling
- JIATF-401 commercial counter-UAS IDIQSep 29, 2026 · IDIQConfirmedUp to $500MCeiling
- JIATF-401 commercial counter-UAS IDIQSep 29, 2026 · IDIQConfirmedUp to $500MCeiling
- JIATF-401 commercial counter-UAS IDIQSep 29, 2026 · IDIQConfirmedUp to $150MCeiling
- MESA counter-UAS radars for JIATF-401 Domestic ShieldSep 29, 2026 · IDIQConfirmedUp to $250MCeiling
- JIATF-401 commercial counter-UAS IDIQSep 29, 2026 · IDIQConfirmedUp to $500MCeiling
- JIATF-401 commercial counter-UAS IDIQSep 29, 2026 · IDIQConfirmedUp to $500MCeiling
- JIATF-401 commercial counter-UAS IDIQSep 29, 2026 · IDIQConfirmedUp to $250MCeiling
- JIATF-401 counter-UAS IDIQ awardSep 29, 2026 · IDIQUp to $500MCeiling
- Up to $500MCeiling
- Enterprise counter-UAS IDIQ (Merops, Bumblebee, Hornet)May 18, 2026 · IDIQConfirmedUp to $500MCeiling
- Up to $15.0MCeiling
Obligated is what has been committed so far; ceiling is the most the award can reach. Joint values cover all recipients and are excluded from this company’s money totals.
Government awards & programs2 programs
Programs2
| Program | Role | Program status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcon Peak | Operator | Development | Reported |
| Replicator 2 | Operator | Development | Reported |
- Operator · Development
- Operator · Development
Oct 5, 2026NewsAV, Boeing, Epirus And Kord Selected For Directed Energy C-UAS PilotDefense DailyOct 5, 2026NewsAfter developing Pentagon’s counter-drone marketplace, Kaizen nabs $49M IDIQ from Army with first task order for classified workDefenseScoopOct 1, 2026NewsDroneShield wins Domestic Shield counter-UAS IDIQ with $500 million ceilingMilitary & Aerospace ElectronicsSep 30, 2026CompanyEchodyne Awarded $250 Million JIATF-401 Counter-UAS ContractAFP (Business Wire)Sep 29, 2026News (high significance)Pentagon task force, Army announce billions in counter-drone tech awardsDefenseScoopSep 18, 2026News (high significance)U.S. Army tests a cheap missile made to intercept dronesThe Defence BlogAug 29, 2025News (high significance)Hegseth directs Army to stand up interagency task force for counter-UASFederal News Network
- Oct 5, 2026NewsDefense DailyAV, Boeing, Epirus And Kord Selected For Directed Energy C-UAS Pilot
- Oct 5, 2026NewsDefenseScoopAfter developing Pentagon’s counter-drone marketplace, Kaizen nabs $49M IDIQ from Army with first task order for classified work
- Oct 1, 2026NewsMilitary & Aerospace ElectronicsDroneShield wins Domestic Shield counter-UAS IDIQ with $500 million ceiling
- Sep 30, 2026CompanyAFP (Business Wire)Echodyne Awarded $250 Million JIATF-401 Counter-UAS Contract
- Sep 29, 2026News (high significance)DefenseScoopPentagon task force, Army announce billions in counter-drone tech awards
- Sep 18, 2026News (high significance)The Defence BlogU.S. Army tests a cheap missile made to intercept drones
- Aug 29, 2025News (high significance)Federal News NetworkHegseth directs Army to stand up interagency task force for counter-UAS
Sources4
Profile3
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Federal News Network · Aug 29, 2025 · Supports Organization
“The Joint Interagency Task Force 401, or JIATF 401, will report directly to the Deputy Secretary of Defense Stephen Feinberg”
- 2Government recordEstablishment of Joint Interagency Task Force 401
U.S. Department of Defense · Aug 28, 2025 · Supports Organization, Organization · founded year
“ESTABLISHMENT OF JOINT INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE 401”
- 3Government recordDVIDS - JIATF 401
Supports Organization · website
“JIATF 401 is the War Department’s lead organization to counter sUAS.”
People1
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DefenseScoop · Sep 29, 2026 · Supports Role
“Brig. Gen. Matt Ross, director of JIATF-401, said”
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