Counter-UAS research

Counter-UAS Programmes and Procurement

Review programme disclosures alongside a dated procurement-research pipeline. Preserve the original notice date, funding stage and source, then verify the current official notice before acting on an opportunity.

How to read this evidence

The October 5 pipeline is a research snapshot, not a live list of open opportunities. Budgets, plans, solicitations, awards and obligations describe different procurement stages.

Read the procurement stage

A forecast or request for information does not establish a funded award. Programme budget figures need their fiscal period and funding stage, while opportunity records need a source notice, closing status and an up-to-date official check.

Retain the snapshot context

Dated records remain useful for mapping programme themes and research coverage. Their original wording and dates should remain visible, with current eligibility and response requirements checked directly against the issuing authority.

Explore the evidence

Choose a table and open a record to review its source, date and limitations. Search and category selections stay within this view.

Public sample
Fixed public sample
2
Programs and commercial events · unfiltered sample rows
Retained catalog coverage
310
Rows in this dataset; not a market total
Catalog reference period
Mixed dated source records
Each record retains its own source date
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Programs and commercial events

Schema-mapped, source-linked workbook records for licensed historical research. Current status is not reverified and amounts are not additive. Malformed or unlinked records are withheld.

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2 matching sample records · 2 fixed public records before filters. Catalog coverage: 310 retained rows. Counts describe research rows with the scope stated above.

Programs and commercial events. Expand a record for evidence, limitations and source links.
Record and evidenceProgram / eventOrganizationActivityGeography as suppliedAnnouncement date, where establishedSource-record value
Cerberus XL supply contractOpen evidence and sources

Evidence record AD-PREVIEW-004

Organization
Teledyne FLIR Defense / Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace
Program / event
Cerberus XL supply contract
Activity
Supplier contract announcement
Geography as supplied
Ukraine (announced end use)
Announcement date, where established
2023-08-29
Source-record value
USD 31 million (approximately)
Value scope
Announced supplier contract; not the total Ukraine programme budget, delivered units or expenditure.
Reported summary
On 29 August 2023, Teledyne FLIR Defense announced a roughly US$31 million Kongsberg contract for Cerberus XL platforms, software, spares, support and training within a wider counter-UAS solution for Ukraine.
Evidence label
Historical supplier contract announcement
Verification scope
Announcement date, named parties, stated value and scope; fulfilment and present contract status are not reverified.
Source check date
2026-11-01
Amount Aggregation Allowed
No
Verified Current Status
No
Record Basis
CURATED_PRIMARY_SOURCE_PREVIEW
Cerberus XL supply contractTeledyne FLIR Defense / Kongsberg Defence & AerospaceSupplier contract announcementUkraine (announced end use)2023-08-29USD 31 million (approximately)
PARADE programme commitmentsOpen evidence and sources

Evidence record AD-PREVIEW-005

Organization
Thales / CS GROUP
Program / event
PARADE programme commitments
Activity
Programme commitment announcement
Geography as supplied
France
Announcement date, where established
2022-04-29
Source-record value
EUR 33 million (as_announced)
Value scope
Firm commitments stated in the 2022 announcement; not the full multi-year programme budget or verified expenditure.
Reported summary
On 29 April 2022, Thales announced that the French defence procurement agency had selected the Thales and CS GROUP consortium for PARADE, with EUR33 million in firm commitments.
Evidence label
Historical prime-contractor announcement
Verification scope
Announcement date, named parties, stated firm commitments and programme identity; fulfilment and present status are not reverified.
Source check date
2026-11-01
Amount Aggregation Allowed
No
Verified Current Status
No
Record Basis
CURATED_PRIMARY_SOURCE_PREVIEW
PARADE programme commitmentsThales / CS GROUPProgramme commitment announcementFrance2022-04-29EUR 33 million (as_announced)

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Research questions

Are all pipeline entries open now?

No. The pipeline is an October 5 research snapshot. A record must be checked against the latest official notice before it can be treated as open or actionable.

Does a budget line confirm a supplier contract?

No. Budget requests, appropriations, obligations and contract awards are different events. A supplier relationship requires explicit supporting evidence.