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Darkhive to Enhance Capabilities of Small Autonomous Drones

Autonomous uncrewed systems developer Darkhive has received a $1 million contract from the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD R&E) By Joe Macey / 22 Aug 2023

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San Antonio-based autonomous uncrewed systems developer Darkhive has been awarded a $1 million contract from the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD R&E).

Under the contract, Darkhive will enhance the capabilities of its small autonomous drones in support of Department of Defense (DoD) strategic initiatives.

“We’re really excited to have the opportunity to partner with the Innovation and Modernization team at OUSD,” said John Goodson, Darkhive CEO. “They provide really phenomenal programs and resources for small businesses like ours to build, test, and evaluate our products in relevant field operations environments.”

Darkhive has previously been awarded a Phase III Small Business Innovation Research IDIQ with AFWERX Autonomy Prime and an OTA contract with the Defense Innovation Unit National Security Innovation Capital.

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Posted by Joe Macey Joseph Macey is a Content Specialist at Unmanned Systems Technology. Since joining in 2022, he has focused on emerging technologies in unmanned systems, with particular expertise in Counter-UAS, communication systems, and camera technologies. A graduate of Falmouth University in Journalism, Joseph began his career in 2019 as a local reporter. His journalism experience not only sharpens his reporting but also enhances his ability to conduct in-depth interviews, enabling him to deliver authoritative insights on the latest industry trends. Connect
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