{"id":"dd2fc310-cd32-4de7-97d3-7e1edcec5a16","slug":"u-s-department-of-defense","name":"U.S. Department of Defense","kind":"strategic_corporate","description":"The U.S. Department of Defense, through Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF-401), procures counter-drone technology for U.S. forces. JIATF-401 awarded Perennial Autonomy a $500M IDIQ contract for AI-enabled counter-UAS systems.","parentCompanyId":null,"aliases":[],"sources":[{"url":"https://defensescoop.com/2026/05/19/pentagon-awards-500-million-contract-to-perennial-autonomy-for-counter-drone-systems/","title":"Pentagon awards $500M contract","sourceName":"DefenseScoop"}],"reviewStatus":"reviewed","createdAt":"2026-07-06T05:04:31.167Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-06T05:05:32.889Z","parentCompany":null}