QinetiQ Target Systems (QTS) Canada has been awarded a follow-on sole-sourced contract to provide uncrewed aerial target (UAV-T) support services to the United States Government through Prime Contractor, Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC).
This five-year contract, with a value of US$13.3 million, came into effect last month and will continue until late 2029, with a provision for a six-month extension.
The contract, awarded in partnership with Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) and Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC), marks the sixth consecutive framework agreement awarded to QinetiQ's Medicine Hat Facility for their Vindicator II Support Services. It stands as the largest provision of QinetiQ's uncrewed aerial support services at USG Ranges in SNI, California, and Dam Neck, Virginia.
The successful acquisition of this contract ensures that the US Navy can continue to utilise QTS services, providing a reliable training platform and ongoing access to the Vindicator II as a pre-qualified target for use at US ranges. The Vindicator II has been in service for over six consecutive contract renewals.
Under this contract, personnel from Canada will be deployed, providing services similar to the Banshee operations offered globally but with modified equipment tailored to meet the USN's specific operational requirements.
“QinetiQ is extremely proud to continue this contract and program. This is a much-appreciated recognition of the excellent working relationship between QinetiQ and our USN customer and a nod to the outstanding service provided by our Global Field Services team for more than two decades," Project and Customer Account Manager Ryan Peterson said.