Press releases, contract announcements, and corporate updates from Frontier Defense Technology.
Frontier Defense Technology has begun operational testing of GRIDWATCH: QRF, an iPad-based tactical decision training platform that captures expert command decisions to train next-generation AI advisors for the fielded GRIDWATCH C2 system.
Program MilestoneFrontier Defense Technology has been awarded a $2.1 billion contract for full-rate production and fielding of the GRIDWATCH Battle Command & Control System across active-duty brigade combat teams. The contract includes production of ruggedized tablet units, software sustainment, and training support through FY2031.
Contract AwardThe company has completed its corporate rebrand from Atlas Strategic Systems to Frontier Defense Technology, Inc., reflecting its evolution from a specialist SIGINT firm to a full-spectrum defense technology enterprise spanning command and control, electronic warfare, autonomous systems, and integrated sensors.
CorporateFrontier Defense Technology's counter-UAS system completed IOT&E at White Sands Missile Range, demonstrating a 94% engagement success rate against representative Group 1-3 threats in complex electromagnetic environments. The system is expected to enter Low-Rate Initial Production in Q3 2026.
Program MilestoneFourth quarter revenue of $3.9B exceeded analyst expectations by 7%, driven by strong command and control and autonomous systems demand. FY2026 revenue guidance raised to $15.4-15.8B. Backlog grew to $42B.
FinancialAs the nation gathers for Thanksgiving, Frontier Defense Technology recognizes the service and sacrifice of the men and women who have worn the uniform. Nearly 40% of our workforce are veterans, and their experience is the foundation of everything we build.
CorporateFrontier Defense Technology's RIPTIDE undersea surveillance network completed a 30-day autonomous demonstration in the Western Pacific, detecting and classifying over 200 subsurface contacts with a false-positive rate under 2%.
Program MilestoneGRIDWATCH has been selected for a multinational coalition interoperability pilot program involving five allied nations. The pilot will validate cross-domain information sharing and NATO STANAG 5516 compliance in a contested environment.
Program MilestoneFrontier Defense Technology has been selected to proceed with Engineering & Manufacturing Development for the RIPTIDE expendable undersea surveillance network. The program will deliver expendable IoT sensor nodes with AI classification and LoRa mesh networking for littoral and harbor defense.
Contract AwardA new 180,000 sq ft engineering center in Huntsville, Alabama will house the C2 software development team and expand capacity for GRIDWATCH production support. The facility adds 400 engineering positions.
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