Pentagon’s JIATF-401 Buys Bumblebee V2 Counter-Drone System for $5.2M

[Starmix]

According to the report, the Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF-401), the Pentagon’s lead organization for synchronizing counter-drone efforts across the department, has contracted Perennial Autonomy to supply kinetic counter-drone systems.

The report stated that the $5.2-million agreement covers the Bumblebee V2 first-person view multi-rotor drone, a fully NDAA-compliant, low-cost system built to physically intercept small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) with minimal collateral damage.

The report said that deliveries are scheduled to begin in March, when the army’s Global Response Force will conduct an operational assessment of the system in support of the recently established Lieutenant General Gavin Joint Innovation Outpost (JIOP).

The report added that it was established in late January 2026, the JIO facility aims to accelerate the fielding of advanced technologies that enhance soldier lethality and survivability.

Director and Brigadier Gen. Matthew Ross said that having a low-collateral kinetic option such as the Bumblebee V2 is essential for force protection. He also said that this puts kinetic counter-UAS capability into the hands of their troops immediately.

Additionally, the Pentagon established the JIATF 401 in August 2025 to spearhead the rapid development and deployment of counter-drone capabilities across the military, engaging industry and non-traditional defense suppliers.

Source: The Defense Post

 

[kit_hung]

I welcome this mordern deal because new technology will reduce the threat of dangerous drones with robust security.

 

[Starmix]

The $5.2-million agreement covers the Bumblebee V2 first-person view multi-rotor drone, a fully NDAA-compliant, low-cost system built to physically intercept small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) with minimal collateral damage. It is a testament that tis drone, despite being economical for them, but its durability and accurateness shows no limit.