BlueHalo

The United States Marine Corps has awarded BlueHalo Labs, a subsidiary of AeroVironment, a $22,8 million contract modification for the procurement of additional Titan SV MPv3 counter-drone systems and spare parts kits to support the service’s Organic-Counter Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (O-CsUAS) program, according to a March 3, 2026 contract announcement. The award modifies a previously issued contract and will fund additional equipment intended to strengthen air self-defense against small unmanned aircraft threats. The contract modification reflects an urgent operational requirement to counter the growing threat posed by small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) in modern combat environments. The O-CsUAS program was established under an Urgent Statement of Need, designed to provide frontline Marine units with organic counter-drone capabilities that can detect, track, and neutralize hostile drones operating near bases or deployed forces. According to the contract notice, work under the award will be performed in Loudon, Virginia, with delivery of the equipment scheduled on or before July 1, 2026. Fiscal 2025 Marine Corps procurement funds totaling $22,813,536 will be obligated at the time of the award. The contract modification was issued under the authority of 10 U.S. Code 2304(a)(2), which allows procurement without full and open competition when unusual and compelling urgency exists. Marine Corps Systems Command in Quantico, Virginia, is listed as the contracting activity. The Titan SV MPv3 system forms part of a broader counter-drone architecture designed to detect and disrupt small unmanned aircraft. The platform provides mobile and deployable electronic warfare capabilities intended to protect military units and installations from hostile drones used for surveillance or attack. Titan systems are designed to identify and mitigate drone threats across multiple radio-frequency bands and in difficult environmental conditions. The system operates without the need for calibration, recurring maintenance, or software licensing requirements, allowing units to maintain operational readiness while limiting sustainment demands. As described by the manufacturer, the Titan system can be rapidly deployed across a wide range of environments, from urban areas to remote operational zones. The platform supports mobile, dismounted, and fixed-site missions, allowing commanders to adapt counter-drone coverage depending on the mission or terrain. The Titan architecture includes automated functions intended to simplify operation in the field. According to the company, the system uses “automated point-and-click functionality” combined with artificial intelligence and machine learning-driven analysis to identify and classify potential drone threats. The system is designed to deliver more than 550 watts of electronic defeat power through a single chassis configuration, enabling operators to disrupt hostile drone communications and navigation signals. This capability allows Titan units to neutralize or disable unmanned aircraft without requiring kinetic interceptors. BlueHalo notes that the platform also incorporates advanced command-and-control interoperability, allowing integration with broader battlefield networks and other counter-drone systems. The architecture is designed to provide precise control of countermeasures while limiting disruption to friendly communications systems. Titan SV systems provide 360-degree surveillance coverage to detect and localize small unmanned aircraft operating near protected locations. The system can automatically alert operators to drone activity while supporting remote monitoring and tracking of suspected threats. The Titan product line includes both fixed-site and portable configurations. The MPv3 version referenced in the Marine Corps contract is designed for portable or expeditionary deployment, allowing units to quickly establish counter-drone protection around forward positions or temporary operating locations. The system’s modular design also includes an expansion port intended to support future upgrades and additional electronic warfare payloads. This approach allows the platform to incorporate emerging technologies or new counter-drone effectors as drone threats evolve. BlueHalo has previously integrated Titan systems with a variety of other platforms for multi-mission operations. Demonstrations have included collaboration with FLIR counter-UAS systems, Kraken autonomous surface vessels, and Hoverfly tethered drones.

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