Airship AI Announces $2.1 Million Firm Fixed Price Brand Name Only Award from Department of Homeland Security
Rhea-AI Summary
Airship AI (NASDAQ: AISP) received a $2.1 million firm fixed price, brand name only follow-on award from an agency within the Department of Homeland Security on April 16, 2026. The contract extends the company's AI-driven enterprise video and sensor intelligence services for public safety and border operations.
The award underscores demand for secure edge-to-cloud analytics, real-time alerts, and Airship AI's Outpost AI and Fortress AI product capabilities to support investigative and homeland security needs.
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- $2.1M firm fixed price follow-on award from DHS
- Follow-on award signals repeat/expanding demand for Airship AI solutions
- Edge-to-cloud capabilities (Outpost AI, Fortress AI) highlighted for real-time alerts
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News Market Reaction – AISP
In the Apr 16 session, AISP gained 2.43%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Previous AI Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 06 | Federal AI awards | Positive | +19.5% | Announced $11.0M in DOJ/DHS firm fixed price AI surveillance awards. |
| Jan 31 | Fortune 100 renewal | Positive | -2.8% | Secured seven‑figure, one‑year maintenance and sustainment contract renewal. |
| Oct 08 | Enterprise contract win | Positive | -4.7% | Won $1.2M nine‑month Acropolis support and maintenance contract. |
| Oct 01 | DHS border contract | Positive | -3.9% | Announced $4.0M DHS contract for full AI software, hardware suite. |
| Sep 17 | Law enforcement wins | Positive | -0.8% | Reported multiple awards for Acropolis with major state and local agencies. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
AI/security contract wins have often led to modest or negative next-day moves, with the notable exception of a larger $11.0M DOJ/DHS awards day that saw a strong positive reaction.
Over the past 18 months, AISP has repeatedly highlighted AI-driven surveillance and video intelligence contracts. Key milestones include a $4.0M DHS border security contract and an $11.0M set of firm fixed price awards across 16 DOJ/DHS contracts, plus seven‑figure and $1.2M renewals with a Fortune 100 transportation and e‑commerce customer and multiple state and local law enforcement deployments. Today’s $2.1M DHS follow-on award fits this pattern of expanding federal and law enforcement adoption of its platforms.
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Follow-on Award Reflects Expanding Need for Secure, AI Driven Enterprise Video Intelligence Solutions
REDMOND, Wash., April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Airship AI Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AISP) (“Airship AI” or the “Company”), a leader in AI-driven video, sensor, and data management surveillance solutions, has been awarded a contract from an agency within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the Company’s AI driven technical solutions supporting public safety and investigative requirements.
“This award reflects the continued momentum and critical importance of AI-driven surveillance solutions in advancing public safety and homeland security, especially along the Northern and Southern Borders,” said Paul Allen, President of Airship AI. “As the administration prioritizes strengthening national security, autonomous edge AI-driven surveillance solutions are proving to be an essential force multiplier for law enforcement, delivering greater operational efficiency, enhanced accuracy, and improved threat detection.”
Airship AI delivers a full spectrum of solutions, ranging from advanced analytics at the edge to datacenter and cloud-based AI capabilities. By aggregating thousands of edge-generated feeds into a unified “single pane of glass,” Airship AI provides real-time alerts on suspicious activity and events at both regional and national scales. These capabilities enable agencies to maximize existing resources, with AI serving as the first set of eyes, automatically detecting potential threats so operators can focus attention where it is needed most.
“At the core of these capabilities is Airship AI’s advanced analytics platform, which are built to securely collect data from a wide range of endpoints and sensors and transform it into actionable intelligence,” Mr. Allen added. “Whether at the edge with our Outpost AI Appliance or in the cloud with our Fortress AI Server, we give customers the ability to aggregate and analyze data from multiple sources securely and deliver those insights in real time through a common operational picture.”
“This follow-on award reflects the strong and growing demand for solutions that can deliver predictive threat analysis at the edge and help address emerging homeland security challenges. As major border initiatives like the “Smart Wall” continue to move forward, we believe the need for a secure, Enterprise Intelligent Video Software as a Service solutions that meet the DHS’s rigorous cybersecurity requirements will only continue to grow, and Airship AI is well positioned to support that demand,” Mr. Allen concluded.
About Airship AI Holdings, Inc.
Founded in 2006, Airship AI (NASDAQ: AISP) is a U.S. owned and operated technology company headquartered in Redmond, Washington. Airship AI is an AI-driven video, sensor and data management surveillance platform that improves public safety and operational efficiency for public sector and commercial customers by providing predictive analysis of events before they occur and meaningful intelligence to decision makers. Airship AI’s product suite includes Outpost AI edge hardware and software offerings, Acropolis enterprise management software stack, and Command family of visualization tools.
For more information, visit https://airship.ai.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Investor Contact:
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MZ North America
949-491-8235
AISP@mzgroup.us
