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Honeywell Aerospace Secures $1.5 Billion C-UAS Contract

Honeywell Aerospace Secures $1.5 Billion C-UAS Contract

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ThreatCluster •October 15, 2026 at 22:40 UTC
  • •Honeywell Aerospace awarded a $1.5 billion C-UAS contract by DHS.
  • •The contract enables the delivery of advanced technologies for drone threat mitigation.
  • •Collaboration with Odys Aviation enhances Honeywell's airborne defense capabilities.

Honeywell Aerospace's subsidiary, EMS Defense Technologies, was awarded a contract under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) program, with a total ceiling value of $1.5 billion. This contract allows Honeywell to deliver advanced technologies aimed at countering threats from unmanned aerial systems. The award highlights Honeywell's commitment to enhancing national security and protecting critical infrastructure. The technologies will support government customers in addressing emerging security challenges. The collaboration builds on previous developments with Odys Aviation to create an airborne defense solution against drone threats.

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2026-03-31
Collaboration with Odys Aviation announced
Honeywell Aerospace and Odys Aviation announced a partnership to develop a C-UAS defense solution using the Laila UAV.
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2026-10-12
Honeywell awarded C-UAS contract
Honeywell Aerospace's EMS Defense Technologies was selected for the DHS C-UAS program, valued at $1.5 billion.
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Common questions

What does the C-UAS contract entail?
The contract allows Honeywell to provide advanced hardware, software, and services to counter drone threats.
Who are the key partners in this initiative?
Honeywell Aerospace is collaborating with Odys Aviation to develop airborne counter-UAS solutions.
What is the significance of this contract?
The contract is valued at $1.5 billion and aims to enhance national security and critical infrastructure protection.