V2X Secures $19 Million Contract for Tempest C-UAS Vehicles

RESTON, Va., Sept. 8, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- V2X, Inc., a company specializing in innovative solutions for national security and defense, has secured a significant contract worth $19 million from the U.S. Marine Corps. The agreement will see V2X deliver Tempest counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) vehicles, enhancing the Marine Corps' ability to counter rapidly evolving threats from unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

According to the press release, 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 vehicles are intended to offer maneuver forces a rapidly deployable solution capable of detecting, tracking, and defeating unmanned aerial threats.

"The 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 CEO 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."

The Tempest counter-UAS vehicle was developed by V2X to operate 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 contract is part of V2X's growing counter-UAS portfolio, further solidifying the company's ability to develop, integrate, field, and sustain solutions in response to evolving operational requirements.

"This contract underscores V2X's commitment to providing mission-ready solutions that directly address emerging threats," Wensinger added. "By leveraging our engineering, technology integration, logistics, and mission expertise, we can move with speed to deliver the capabilities needed by our customers."

The Tempest vehicles will be part of a broader effort by the U.S. Marine Corps to counter unmanned aerial threats. The system's mobility and adaptability make it a valuable asset for the Marines, who can reposition the vehicles as mission requirements evolve. The contract is expected to support the Marine Corps' ongoing efforts to maintain situational awareness and enhance operational readiness in various challenging environments.

"This contract is a significant milestone for V2X and further highlights our capabilities in developing and delivering cutting-edge counter-UAS solutions," said Wensinger. "We look forward to supporting the U.S. Marine Corps in their mission to protect maneuver forces against rapidly evolving unmanned threats."

With a global team of approximately 16,000 professionals, V2X is dedicated to enhancing readiness, optimizing resource management, and boosting security across various operational domains. The company's portfolio includes national security, defense, civilian, and international markets, with a focus on integrating physical and digital environments to meet today's toughest challenges.