Autonomous Defense Technologies Corp.

Autonomous Defense Technologies Corp. is a for-profit small business manufacturer based in Oxnard, California, specializing in autonomous systems, unmanned aerial vehicles, and command, control, and communications solutions for defense applications. Registered in SAM.gov since June 29, 2022, the company has established itself as a prime federal contractor with a strong track record of innovation in advanced defense technologies. The firm focuses on developing cutting-edge autonomous collaborative platforms and swarm technologies designed to meet the evolving operational requirements of the U.S. Department of Defense.

Autonomous Defense Technologies Corp. has received numerous prime federal contract awards across multiple research and development programs, demonstrating expertise in specialized defense technology domains. The company has been awarded significant contracts through the Air Force Research Laboratory, including a $1.25 million Small Business Innovation Research Phase II contract (awarded August 1, 2025) for developing an Autonomous Collaborative Platform focused on low-cost, high-volume manufacturing with completion targeted for May 1, 2027, and an $11.65 million Other Transaction Agreement from the Office of the Secretary of Defense (awarded November 8, 2024) for the Autonomous Collaborative Teaming program, extending through January 31, 2027. Additional SBIR and Small Business Technology Transfer awards total approximately $367,283 and cover specialized projects including long-range, low-cost Group 5 unmanned aerial system swarms for contested logistics and electronic warfare, as well as command and control interface development for the LEGION system. All of these prime contract awards carried Total Small Business set-aside designations, with the exception of the $11.65 million ACT award and a $1,000 delivery order under EWAAC. The company has also received subcontract work, having been identified as a subcontractor to Smartronix, LLC for materials provision on a federal contract awarded January 19, 2024.

Autonomous Defense Technologies Corp. maintains a prime position on the Eglin Wide Agile Acquisition Contract (EWAAC), a $46 billion multiple-award indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract vehicle managed by the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center at Eglin Air Force Base, with performance extending through September 9, 2031. As a prime contractor under EWAAC, which utilizes no set-aside designation, the company is positioned to provide a broad range of products and services supporting Air Force test and evaluation requirements across multiple technological domains. To date, the company has received one delivery order against EWAAC valued at $1,000 (awarded April 3, 2023, with completion extended to February 22, 2024), demonstrating its early positioning on this major enterprise-wide acquisition vehicle for potential future task order competition and award.