Press releases, contract announcements, and corporate updates from Frontier Defense Technology.
Frontier 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.
FinancialGRIDWATCH 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 BLACKVEIL full-spectrum electronic warfare suite. The program will deliver integrated EW, SIGINT, and cyber effects for brigade combat teams.
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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