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QinetiQ to provide UAV-T support to US Government

QinetiQ Target Systems (QTS) Canada has been awarded a follow-on sole-sourced contract to provide uncrewed aerial target (UAV-T) support services to the United States Government (USG) through Prime Contractor, Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC).



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This five-year contract, with a value of USD 13.3 million, came into effect last month and will continue until late 2029, with a provision for a six-month extension. The contract, awarded in partnership with Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) and Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC), marks the sixth consecutive framework agreement awarded to QinetiQ's Medicine Hat Facility for their Vindicator II Support Services. It stands as the largest provision of QinetiQ's uncrewed aerial support services at USG Ranges in SNI, California, and Dam Neck, Virginia.

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The successful acquisition of this contract ensures that the United States Navy (USN) can continue to utilise QTS services, providing a reliable training platform and ongoing access to the Vindicator II as a pre-qualified target for use at US ranges. The Vindicator II has been in service for over six consecutive contract renewals, offering a cost-effective and high-quality option compared to others on the market, and has proven to be an effective platform for their training needs.

Under this contract, personnel from Canada will be deployed, providing services similar to the Banshee operations offered globally but with modified equipment tailored to meet the USN's specific operational requirements.

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This framework agreement highlights QinetiQ's commitment to delivering high-quality training and support services tailored to meet the diverse needs of its clients. The collaborative nature of this agreement showcases QinetiQ’s innovative approach and emphasises its responsiveness to the evolving requirements of the industry.

Project and Customer Account Manager Ryan Peterson said: “QinetiQ is extremely proud to continue this contract and program. This is a much-appreciated recognition of the excellent working relationship between QinetiQ and our USN customer and a nod to the outstanding service provided by our Global Field Services team for more than two decades.”

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