Pentagon Launches AI-Powered Online Marketplace for Counter-Drone Technology
The Pentagon’s Joint Interagency Task Force-401 and Kaizen Laboratories launched a Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Marketplace, built in under nine weeks under a $15 million contract. The AI-powered platform allows U.S. military, federal agencies, and approved allies (Australia, Poland, South Korea, Romania, UK) to search, compare, and purchase vetted counter-drone systems, automating foreign military sales paperwork to bypass slow traditional acquisition processes. The initiative addresses urgent threats from drones like Iranian Shahed models.
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Pentagon launches online marketplace for counter-UAS technology
The U.S. Department of Defense launched a counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) marketplace on August 10, 2026, designed to streamline the acquisition of vetted counter-drone technology for military and government agencies. Developed by the Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF 401) and built by Kaizen Laboratories under a $15 million contract, the platform allows approved buyers—including federal procurement officers, military commands, and allied defense ministries—to browse, filter, and search products based on tactical needs, evaluate performance data, and submit acquisition requests. Vendors must undergo a vetting process to list products. The marketplace is the Pentagon's second sales platform for drone-related technology, following the Blue UAS List launched in 2020. Brig. Gen. Matt Ross described drones as 'a defining threat of our time,' emphasizing the need for faster acquisition. The platform aims to deliver the right counter-UAS capabilities to the right users at the right time.
Pentagon launches online marketplace for counter-UAS technology
The U.S. Department of Defense launched a counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) marketplace on August 10, 2026, designed to streamline the acquisition of vetted counter-drone technology for military and government agencies. Developed by the Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF 401) and built by Kaizen Laboratories under a $15 million contract, the platform allows approved buyers—including federal procurement officers, military commands, and allied defense ministries—to browse, filter, and purchase counter-drone systems. Vendors must undergo a vetting process to list products. The marketplace is the Pentagon's second sales platform for drone-related technology, following the Blue UAS List for approved drones. Brig. Gen. Matt Ross described drones as 'a defining threat of our time,' emphasizing the need for faster acquisition to protect critical infrastructure and defense assets.
Pentagon launches online marketplace for counter-UAS technology
The U.S. Department of Defense has launched a new online marketplace for counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) technology, designed to streamline the acquisition of equipment to defeat commercial drones. Developed by the Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF 401), the platform allows approved military and government buyers to browse, filter, and purchase vetted counter-drone technology. Kaizen Laboratories was awarded a $15 million contract to build the marketplace, which features e-commerce-style functionality including product search, performance data evaluation, and acquisition requests. Access is limited to federal procurement officers, military commands, and pre-cleared allied defense ministries. Vendors must undergo a vetting process. The marketplace is the Pentagon's second sales platform for drone-related technology, following the Blue UAS List launched in 2020. Brig. Gen. Matt Ross described drones as 'a defining threat of our time,' emphasizing the need for faster acquisition in this space.
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Pentagon launches online marketplace for counter-UAS technology
The U.S. Department of Defense has launched a new online marketplace for counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) technology, designed to streamline the acquisition of equipment to defeat commercial drones. Developed by the Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF 401), the platform allows approved military and government buyers to browse, filter, and purchase vetted counter-drone technology. Kaizen Laboratories built the platform under a $15 million contract awarded in May 2026. The marketplace is part of a broader Pentagon effort to accelerate procurement of drone-related technology, following the earlier Blue UAS List for approved drones. Access is restricted to federal procurement officers, military commands, and pre-cleared allied defense ministries. Vendors must undergo a vetting process before listing products. Brig. Gen. Matt Ross described drones as 'a defining threat of our time,' underscoring the urgency of the initiative.
Pentagon launches online marketplace for counter-UAS technology
The U.S. Department of Defense launched a counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) marketplace developed by the Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF 401) to streamline acquisition of counter-drone technology for military and government agencies. The platform, built by Kaizen Laboratories under a $15 million contract, allows approved buyers to browse, filter, and search products based on tactical needs, evaluate performance data, and submit acquisition requests. Access is limited to federal procurement officers, military commands, and pre-cleared allied defense ministries. Vendors must undergo a vetting process. The marketplace is part of broader Pentagon efforts to accelerate drone-related technology procurement, following the Blue UAS List for approved drones and the $1.1 billion Drone Dominance program. Brig. Gen. Matt Ross described drones as 'a defining threat of our time,' emphasizing the need for faster acquisition.
Pentagon Counterdrone Task Force Launches AI-Powered Marketplace for Foreign Military Sales
The Pentagon's counterdrone task force has awarded Kaizen Laboratories a $15 million contract to build an AI-powered marketplace designed to streamline foreign military sales of counter-UAS technology. The platform, built from scratch and online for about two weeks, aims to provide a single point of purchase for the U.S. military, allies, and partners, helping them find interoperable technology. It supports the Foreign Military Sale Fast Lane Initiative, allowing partner nations like Australia, Poland, South Korea, Romania, and the UK to access pricing, availability, and capabilities digitally, and initiate the FMS process quickly. Army Undersecretary Mike Obadal highlighted the platform's ability to generate paperwork for foreign partners and facilitate networked air defense. Kaizen CEO Nikhil Reddy plans to add features like test data integration, product comparison, and repairability catalogs in the coming weeks.
Pentagon Counterdrone Task Force Launches AI-Powered Marketplace for Foreign Military Sales
The Pentagon's counterdrone task force awarded Kaizen Laboratories a $15 million contract to build a two-way AI-powered marketplace designed to streamline foreign military sales of counter-UAS technology. The platform, built from scratch and hosted on Amazon Web Services, allows the U.S. military, allies, and partners to discover, compare, and purchase interoperable counterdrone systems. It also automates the foreign military sales paperwork, reducing a process that traditionally takes months. Australia, Poland, South Korea, Romania, and the United Kingdom are currently approved users. The marketplace aims to enhance networked air defense by enabling common situational awareness and equipment commonality. Future features include agentic tooling, product comparison, test data integration, and repairability catalogs.
Pentagon Counterdrone Task Force Launches AI-Powered Marketplace for Foreign Military Sales
The Pentagon's counterdrone task force awarded Kaizen Laboratories a $15 million contract to build an AI-powered 'two-way' marketplace designed to streamline foreign military sales of counter-UAS technology. The platform, built from scratch and online for two weeks, supports the Foreign Military Sale Fast Lane Initiative by providing a single point of purchase for the U.S. military, allies, and partners. It uses AI workflows to help users describe their problem and receive a tailored technology package, while also automating paperwork for foreign military sales. Australia, Poland, South Korea, Romania, and the United Kingdom are currently approved to use the marketplace. Army Undersecretary Mike Obadal emphasized the platform's role in enabling networked air defense and interoperability. Kaizen plans to add features like test data integration, product comparison, and repairability catalogs.
Pentagon Launches Online Marketplace for Counter-Drone Technology
The Pentagon's Joint Interagency Task Force-401 (JIATF-401) and software company Kaizen Laboratories have launched an enhanced online marketplace called the Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Marketplace. The platform allows military, federal government, and law enforcement personnel to search for and acquire validated counter-drone systems—from kinetic weapons to jammers—based on price, features, performance reviews, and specific requirements. Kaizen was awarded a $15 million contract in May to build the marketplace, which went live two weeks ago after being developed in under nine weeks. The initiative aims to bypass slow, fragmented traditional weapons acquisition processes, addressing urgent threats from drones such as Iranian Shahed drones used against US forces and in Ukraine. The marketplace features AI-generated recommendations, a library of forms, and a planning tool. Vendors like Anduril and AeroVironment have already listed products, and US allies and partners will also have access. The platform is similar to Ukraine's Brave1 Market.