NODA AI wins $10M Pentagon contract for drone coordination software

Published Jul 24, 12:00 PM UTC

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NODA AI has been awarded a $10 million contract by the U.S. Department of War on July 22, 2026, to develop MAESTRO, a software system designed to enable autonomous drones from different manufacturers to operate as a unified team. The software projects a commander's intent across the drone swarm, allowing for coordinated autonomous operations. This contract highlights the Pentagon's ongoing investment in AI-driven autonomous systems and interoperability standards for military drones.

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July 22, 2026 — NODA AI has been awarded a $10 million contract by the U.S. Department of War to develop MAESTRO, a software system designed to project a commander's intent across autonomous drones from any manufacturer.

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Original headline: NODA AI Wins $10M Deal To Make Pentagon Drones Work as One Team

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