V2X to Deliver Tempest Counter-UAS Systems to U.S. Marine Corps
A new $19 million U.S. Marine Corps contract expands V2X’s Tempest counter‑UAS footprint and reinforces its presence in defense mission solutions.
Rhea-AI Summary
V2X (VVX) received a $19 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract from the U.S. Marine Corps to deliver Tempest counter‑UAS vehicles.
Under the award, V2X will supply Tempest vehicles plus maintenance support, software management, spares, ancillary components, training, and other engineering services. Tempest is described as a highly mobile system that can detect, track, and defeat unmanned aerial threats while repositioning as mission needs change, including in austere and contested environments.
The company states that this contract expands its counter‑UAS portfolio and showcases its capability to develop, integrate, field, and sustain mission‑ready solutions for evolving operational requirements.
Positive
- $19 million IDIQ contract from U.S. Marine Corps for Tempest C‑UAS vehicles and support services
- Award expands V2X’s counter‑UAS portfolio with an additional U.S. Marine Corps customer program
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Key Figures
- Contract value
- $19 million
- U.S. Marine Corps indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract
Historical Context
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Earlier Marine Corps logistics award included $391 million base value and $500 million potential value.
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Key Terms
counter-uas technical
indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity regulatory
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Under the contract, V2X will provide Tempest vehicles along with maintenance support, software management, spares, ancillary components, training, and other associated engineering services. Designed for speed, mobility, and adaptability, Tempest provides maneuver forces with a rapidly deployable solution capable of detecting, tracking, and defeating unmanned aerial threats while maintaining the flexibility to reposition as mission requirements evolve.
"Unmanned aerial systems are fundamentally changing the modern battlefield, creating an urgent need for counter-UAS solutions that are mobile, effective, and ready to operate in demanding environments," said Jeremy C. Wensinger, President and Chief Executive Officer of V2X. "Tempest demonstrates what V2X does exceptionally well: respond to an urgent customer need and rapidly take a capability from concept and integration through fielding and sustainment. By bringing together our engineering, technology integration, logistics, and mission expertise, we can move with speed to deliver mission-ready solutions that directly address emerging threats."
Tempest was developed by V2X as a highly mobile counter-UAS solution capable of operating alongside maneuver forces in austere and contested environments. Its commercially derived architecture enables rapid deployment, sustainment, and adaptability while providing the mobility required to respond to dynamic threats.
The award further strengthens V2X's growing counter-UAS portfolio and demonstrates the company's ability to develop, integrate, field, and sustain solutions in response to evolving operational requirements. V2X combines engineering, technology integration, logistics, training, and mission expertise to accelerate capability from concept to the field.
About V2X
V2X builds innovative solutions that integrate physical and digital environments by aligning people, actions, and technology. V2X is embedded in all elements of a critical mission's lifecycle to enhance readiness, optimize resource management, and boost security. The company provides innovation spanning national security, defense, civilian, and international markets. With a global team of approximately 16,000 professionals, V2X enables mission success by injecting AI and machine learning capabilities to meet today's toughest challenges across all operational domains.
Investor Contact
Mike Smith, CFA
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IR@goV2X.com
719-637-5773
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FAQ
What capabilities does the Tempest counter‑UAS system provide to the U.S. Marine Corps?
Tempest is described as a highly mobile counter‑UAS solution designed to operate alongside maneuver forces in austere and contested environments. It is capable of detecting, tracking, and defeating unmanned aerial threats, while maintaining the mobility to reposition as mission requirements evolve. Its commercially derived architecture is intended to support rapid deployment, sustainment, and adaptability.