Army Acquires Red Dragon Long-Range Drones in $17 Million Deal

The U.S. Army has awarded a $17 million contract for Red Dragon long-range attack drones, expected to be completed by April 8. The deal includes unmanned aerial systems, battery chargers, ground control stations, and training materials. The Red Dragon drone has a range exceeding 400 kilometers and a payload capacity of 10 kilograms. It features autonomous capabilities and is designed for operations in GPS-denied environments, utilizing a perception system for target detection.

Published Mar 24, 2026

The U.S. Army has awarded a contract exceeding $17 million for Red Dragon long-range attack drones, with an estimated completion date of April 8. The deal encompasses unmanned aerial systems, battery chargers, ground control stations, launchers, and training materials.

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The Red Dragon has a range of over 400 kilometers and a payload capacity of 10 kilograms. It is described as a fully autonomous UAS capable of functioning without continuous operator input or satellite navigation. The drone includes a perception system for target detection and can operate in GPS-denied environments.