Ashburn, Virginia, October 20 2026 – OpenWorks Engineering, a leader in kinetic targeting and surveillance technologies has announced that it has been awarded a purchase order to provide the U.S. Department for Homeland Security (DHS) with capability to counter-uncrewed aerial systems (C-UAS) under the Amentum DOD IAC MAC contract. Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions to support evolving requirements from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T). Amentum was awarded the DOD IAC MAC contract by the U.S. Air Force’s 774th Enterprise Sourcing Squadron.
The IACMAC is an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract that provides a wide range of mission-critical Research and Development to hundreds of required activities throughout the DoD. Under this contract, Amentum offers its research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) expertise to meet urgent U.S. defense needs.
“We’re incredibly proud to support the U.S. Department for Homeland Security with performance C-UAS capability. The U.S. is host to a number of high-profile sporting and cultural events, where the world’s eyes will be watching. The threat posed by nuisance and malicious drones is well-documented with sightings at airports, major events and military locations. The precision and accuracy afforded by Vision Pace will contribute significantly to ensuring security for U.S. citizens and international visitors,” said James Cross, Chief Commercial Officer, OpenWorks.
OpenWorks’ Vision Pace, an ultra-high-performance C-UAS system designed to detect, track, identify and target the most dynamic threats from stationary or on-the-move platforms, has been provided. It contributes to the U.S. Government’s ever-increasing air defenses to reduce the potential for unwanted surveillance, nuisance engagements and payload threats.
Vision Pace combines the latest imaging technology with a direct drive, low friction positioner to provide best-in-class performance for stabilized tracking of highly dynamic targets. Vision Pace systems are configurable, lightweight and compact, and can be used with built-in twin-AI modules or third-party classifiers and trackers. A Laser Range Finder (LRF) provides accurate and fast geospatial target reporting, whilst an integrated radar and sensor-fusion capability enhances operational deployability.
The Vision Pace Rapid Deployment Kit enables operators to deploy ultra-accurate sensing with ease. With an integral battery pack, storage space and specially designed lifting points, the system can be moved to advantageous positions, enhancing tactical flexibility and operational readiness.
This milestone represents the deployment of Vision Pace’s capability on three continents since its launch in 2025.
About OpenWorks Engineering
OpenWorks Engineering is a global leader in C-UAS, air defense, and surveillance technology, specializing in modular autonomous vision systems and physical drone capture devices. The operationally proven Vision family of autonomous vision systems, Vision Flex, Vision Pace, and Vision Guard, deliver ultra-high-performance real-time detection, tracking, identification and targeting of the dynamic threats at long range, no matter how contested the environment or fast-moving the threat. Founded in North East England in 2015, the team of engineers were early pioneers in the C-UAS industry with the development of SkyWall Patrol, one of the world’s first handheld UAS capture systems. Rooted in the belief that products should never stand still, they are constantly evolving their mature, field-proven solutions to stay a step ahead of emerging threats.
OpenWorks has locations in Northumberland, United Kingdom and Ashburn, Virginia and is trusted by leading defense and security organizations in NATO and Allied countries worldwide. To learn more, visit: https://openworksengineering.
About the DoDIAC Program
The DoDIAC, sponsored by the Defense Technical Information Center, provides technical data management and research support for DoD and federal government users. Established in 1946, the IAC program serves the DoD science & technology (S&T) and acquisition communities to drive innovation and technological developments by enhancing collaboration through integrated scientific and technical information development and dissemination for the DoD and broader S&T community.
PREFERRED USE OF DODIAC CONTRACTS
The Preferred Use of DoDIAC Contract Memorandum was signed by Dr. Aprille J. Ericsson, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology (S&T) on 19 December 2024. In it, Dr. Ericsson recognizes the DoDIAC program as a model for rapid acquisition of advanced Research and Development services and encourages Requiring Officers and Contracting Officers to use the IACs as best value vehicles to acquire R&D and research and analysis services.