CUAS contract awarded to ThinKom Solutions for Army microwave project
NewsAugust 19, 2026
HAWTHORNE, Calif. Satellite-communications firm ThinKom Solutions reports that the U.S. Army -- through the Portfolio Acquisition Executive Fires’ Program Manager for Advanced Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System Effects (PM ACE) vehicle -- awarded it an Other Transaction prototype project to deliver and evaluate mobile high-power microwave counter-uncrewed aerial system (CUAS) capability.
Under the terms of the contract, ThinKom will provide its Alecto high-power microwave effector, integrated with government-designated sensors, fire-control capabilities, and a mobile platform. The prototype effort is intended to support the Army's evaluation of nonkinetic directed-energy technologies aimed at addressing emerging UAS threats.
ThinKom states that the prototype will undergo government-led integration, testing, and evaluation, with test results informing future Army decisions regarding the capability.
The agreement has a ceiling of $49 million, with initial funding for one of four prototypes requested by PM ACE; initial funding also covers field testing during 2027, the company announcement states.
