Skyborne Technologies Awarded First US DoD Contract for Cerberus Feature Development

Published on August 23, 2023

Skyborne Technologies has secured its first contract from the US Department of Defense through the US Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory (MCWL). This contract signifies a crucial step for Skyborne, as it paves the way for them to enter the US market. The contract pertains to feature development for the Cerberus armed UAS platform, with Athena AI, a subsidiary of Skyborne, contributing AI target recognition capabilities. Cerberus is an innovative man-packable Group 2 tactical offensive sUAS that stands out due to its precision offensive support and return-to-operator reloading capabilities. This contract is set to enhance Cerberus' accuracy and survivability advantages, addressing challenges faced by other armed drones. The development aligns with Skyborne's expertise in armed UAS systems, positioning them to offer effective stand-off kinetic effects.

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