Joint Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 514
- Short name
- JTUAV
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Lead component
-
Department of the Navy
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 3
- Contract obligations
- $177,759,209 Since fiscal year 2009
Program details come from the Department of Defense's acquisition program list. Contract figures come from SAM.gov (formerly FPDS).
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $13,663,625 |
| FY2023 | $3,408,294 |
| FY2022 | $3,578,923 |
| FY2016 | -$151,571 |
| FY2015 | -$2,120,056 |
| FY2014 | -$1,194,398 |
| FY2013 | $35,280,884 |
| FY2012 | $45,804,407 |
| FY2011 | $36,547,121 |
| FY2010 | $26,632,932 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. | $157,108,368 | |
| 2 | Aerovironment, Inc. | $20,650,841 |
Contract awards
| Award | Awarded | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| Puma AE3 and L3 plus spare parts and training for the country of romania case number BO-b-UFS, BO-b-UGG. | $13,000,310 | |
| Puma drone contract logistics support in the philippines | $7,650,531 | |
| ER/MP engineering services | $157,108,367 |
About this program
The Joint Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (JTUAV) program is a Major Defense Acquisition Program operated under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway. The program, identified by Department of Defense Acquisition Program ID 514-MDP, focuses on the procurement and development of unmanned aerial vehicle systems for tactical military applications. The program appears to support both domestic military requirements and Foreign Military Sales opportunities.
Contract awards under this program range from relatively modest Foreign Military Sales procurements of approximately $7.6 million to larger engineering service contracts exceeding $157 million. The U.S. Army's Program Executive Office Aviation serves as a primary contracting authority, with Aerovironment, Inc. emerging as a key contractor providing unmanned aircraft systems, including the Puma UAS platform. Contract vehicles utilize both Firm Fixed Price and Cost Plus Fixed Fee pricing arrangements, with performance periods typically spanning multiple years. The analyzed contracts show no utilization of set-aside designations. Notable procurement activities include a $7.6 million Foreign Military Sales contract for Puma UAS systems to the Philippines and a $157.1 million engineering services contract for the Extended Range/Multi-Purpose (ER/MP) platform.
Quick answers
What is JTUAV?
Joint Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (JTUAV) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Department of the Navy. It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway.
How much has JTUAV obligated on contracts?
3 contract awards are coded to JTUAV, and their actions have obligated $177,759,209 since fiscal year 2009.
Who are the top contractors on JTUAV?
The contractors obligated the most on JTUAV contracts are General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. ($157,108,368) and Aerovironment, Inc. ($20,650,841).
What is the latest contract award for JTUAV?
The latest contract award coded to JTUAV is W58RGZ24C0033, awarded to Aerovironment, Inc. on September 11, 2024.
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