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US Army awards Skydio $52 million order for 2,500+ X10D drones, largest single-vendor small-drone procurement in Army history
The US Army awarded Skydio a contract exceeding $52 million for 2,500+ X10D drones, the largest single-vendor small unmanned aircraft system order in Army history. The procurement moved from bid to award in less than 72 hours, reflecting the Army's urgent need for GPS-independent reconnaissance drones.
- 2,500+ X10D drones for $52+ million
- Largest single-vendor small-UAS order in Army history
- Bid-to-award in less than 72 hours, reflecting Army urgency
- X10D operates autonomously without GPS in contested environments