SAN DIEGO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / July 30, 2024 / SkySafe, a leader in drone detection and airspace security, today announced it has been awarded a significant contract from Amentum, a leader in global engineering, project management and solutions integration, acting on behalf of the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate (DHS S&T) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) under the Department of Defense Information Analysis Center’s (DoD IAC) multiple-award contract (MAC) vehicle. These DoD IAC MAC task orders (TOs) are awarded by the U.S. Air Force’s 774th Enterprise Sourcing Squadron to develop and create new knowledge to enhance the DTIC repository and the R&D and S&T community.
SkySafe will deploy its state-of-the-art, cloud-based drone detection system along a portion of the U.S. Southern border to further help curb the flow of illicit goods into the United States. SkySafe’s proven technology and support infrastructure were selected from a competitive process. The project will be implemented in phases.
“Amentum is committed to solving our customer’s most difficult challenges through innovation and industry collaboration” said Kris Meyer, Amentum Counter-Uncrewed Systems Portfolio Manager. “We are proud to work on this important counter-UAS initiative with SkySafe.”
SkySafe’s comprehensive Software as a Service (SaaS) solution offers unparalleled capabilities in detecting, tracking, and identifying a wide range of drones. The system seamlessly integrates hardware and software components and will provide CBP agents with real-time alerts for comprehensive situational awareness.
SkySafe is proud to contribute to the ongoing efforts to secure our nation’s borders and looks forward to continued collaboration with Amentum, DHS S&T, and CBP to address the ever-evolving landscape of airspace security challenges.
“We are honored to partner with Amentum and the Department of Homeland Security in this critical effort to protect our borders,” said Grant Jordan, CEO of SkySafe. “Our advanced technology, honed over years of real-world deployments, is uniquely suited to address CBP’s evolving challenges. We are confident that our solution will significantly enhance border security and help safeguard our communities.”
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