The package includes optoelectronic payloads, onboard devices, spare parts, and logistics and training support. Orders will be placed based on operational needs, with deliveries intended for the U.S. Navy and foreign customers through the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programme.
The total contract value stands at USD 102.4 million and remains valid until June 2026. Funding was not allocated at the time of signing, meaning procurement will proceed as required.
The RQ-21A Blackjack and ScanEagle UAVs are tactical systems capable of over 12 hours of flight time. The Blackjack has been exported to countries such as Poland and Thailand, while the ScanEagle, in production since 2005, has been widely adopted by military forces worldwide.
Over 3,000 ScanEagle drones have been delivered to customers in North and South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and Oceania. Among the latest recipients are the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which have received an undisclosed number of units from the U.S. Department of Defense.
