PDW Awarded $20 Million Army Contract for 'Transformation in Contact' Initiative

PDW to supply the U.S. Army with C100 quadcopters to demonstrate the system's multi-mission capabilities with various payloads

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As the Army continues to invest in agile and emergent UAS cutting edge technologies to accelerate Transformation in Contact initiatives, PDW has responded with time sensitive delivery, support and escalating capabilities. "In order to maintain a competitive edge in the current unpredictable state of war, the U.S. must embrace technological advancements as they are introduced to adapt faster than our opponents are," stated PDW co-founder Ryan Gury. "Right now, the advancement that can truly transform the battlefield is small, multi-mission drones like the C100, and PDW is ready to rapidly deliver these critical assets at scale."

PDW received a $20.9 million award from the U.S. Army to supply C100 UAS and Multi-Mission Payloads (MMP) in support of the Army's 'Transformation in Contact' (TiC) initiative. This is the third C100 contract for the TiC initiative, part of the Army's Company Direct Requirement for Medium Range Reconnaissance (MRR). The goal of TiC is to rapidly move cutting-edge commercial systems and products from concept to production through real-time fielding and evaluation. The C100 was fielded to seven Army PM UAS units under the first two contracts. This next iteration of C100 systems and MMPs will support units within both 18^th Airborne Corps and U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC).

"Selection of PDW for another round of TiC support is a testament to the reliability, affordability and modularity of the C100," said PDW CEO and co-founder Ryan Gury. "At a lower cost per system than comparable platforms, PDW can supply the Army with increased operational capabilities at greater reach with a true multi-mission platform."

The MMP program delivers unprecedented organic edge capability to ground force commanders through the integration of three purpose-built payloads onto the C100. These modular integrations enable GPS-denied operation, extend peer-to-peer and BLOS communications, and detect and attack adversary signals of interest. All three payloads have demonstrated operational effectiveness in theater and now significantly elevate the C100's mission impact—enhancing situational awareness, electronic warfare capabilities, and freedom of maneuver for the modern battlefield.

"While rapid response is critical, it is equally essential to respond equipped with the appropriate support capability," continued Gury. "This is why the C100 is the ultimate force multiplier; It can provide varying levels of support to operators in the field with immediacy through employment of a variety of payloads."

Under the $15 million TiC 2.0 contract PDW received in Dec. 2024, C100s were deployed across multiple high-profile theaters, including Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), European Command (EUCOM), and Central Command (CENTCOM), to enhance the capabilities of U.S. forces in critical regions across the globe. This new contract will build upon previous performance by further demonstrating the bounds and functionality of the C100 as a multi-mission platform.

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