https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/defender-media-ukraine-s-battle-tested-drone-makers-reach-no-top-slot-in-pentagon-s-1-1-billion-drone-dominance-program-Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/defender-media-ukraine-s-battle-tested-drone-makers-reach-no-top-slot-in-pentagon-s-1-1-billion-drone-dominance-program-https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/defender-media-ukraine-s-battle-tested-drone-makers-reach-no-top-slot-in-pentagon-s-1-1-billion-drone-dominance-program-#u80279Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:35:07 +0000The Pentagon's $1.1 billion Drone Dominance program has awarded key contracts to several defense firms, though Ukrainian drone manufacturers failed to secure top positions. Vector received an order for up to 5,000 drones, while Perennial Autonomy won a deep-strike drone trial after beating 10 rivals. Other winners include Neros, which made both Gauntlet II boards. While Ukrainian firms missed the primary slots, some of their technology was still integrated into winning solutions. Startups backed by the Trump family and Eric Schmidt also secured wins in the competition.Why it mattersThe Dr