Safe Pro Says Army Awarded It $2.5 Million to Put Mine Detection on Anduril's Ghost-X
Safe Pro Group says the U.S. Army awarded it a $2.5 million prime contract to run mine-detection software on Anduril's Ghost-X drone for Abrams tank protection. No schedule or fielding order is disclosed.
The company describes its first prime contract as funding Abrams protection tests on a drone Army units already fly, with no fielding commitment disclosed.
Safe Pro Group (Nasdaq: SPAI) said Nov. 10 that the U.S. Army awarded it a $2.5 million prime contract to run its mine-detection software onboard Anduril Industries' Ghost-X drone. The Aventura, Florida, company called the award its first prime contract. It came under a Commercial Solutions Opening for Ground Threat Detection through Aerial Reconnaissance, according to the release, which cites no Army official or contract number. The work is to test, evaluate and demonstrate how the software can protect M1 Abrams tanks and their crews, Defense Daily reported.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Safe Pro Group announce?
Safe Pro said on Nov. 10, 2026, that the U.S. Army awarded it a $2.5 million prime contract, its first, to run its mine-detection software onboard Anduril's Ghost-X drone for Abrams tank protection.
Has the Army confirmed the award?
The award details come from Safe Pro's release, which cites no Army official, contracting office or contract number.
What does the software do?
Per Safe Pro, Ground Truth Air processes live drone video onboard and identifies and geolocates more than 150 explosive-threat types, including landmines, cluster munitions and ambush FPV drones, sending the data to ATAK and Anduril's Lattice.
Is this an order to field the system?
No. Defense Daily reported the work is to test, evaluate and demonstrate the technology. Safe Pro's release describes no fielding order, quantity or delivery date.
What other Army work has Safe Pro disclosed?
A $1.3 million Army subcontract announced June 23 for detection on autonomous ground vehicles, and participation in Project Sandhills at Fort Bragg in August, per an Army video caption.
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