Robin Radar Systems | Government-side opportunity research | 11 October 2026

JIATF-401 Domestic Shield: supplementary small-drone sensing layers

Company and technology context

IRIS 3D C-UAS radar; IRIS On-The-Move, including maritime; known DHS/FIFA integration and U.S. integrator partnerships.

Research assessment

Research status: HYPOTHESIS. This is a research avenue, not a confirmed open solicitation or subcontract.

The dated signal

July 30 Army Domestic Shield CACI IDIQ envisions flexible layered counter-UAS defense. Robin IRIS already fielded in U.S. DHS settings, including 2026 FIFA, but not verified in this project.

Possible technical fit — to be validated

IRIS 3D mobile rapid-deploy detection may complement RF-based sensors where optical/radar coverage of non-emitting drones is important.

Who to approach and how

JIATF-401 acquisitions/public agency engagement and CACI open-system integration; Robin US GM Kristian Brost is named in its press material, not the government buyer.

Practical next moves

Compare IRIS range, cueing API, false-positive metrics and deployment setup to actual Domestic Shield gap; ask CACI for sensor integration criteria.

Critical unknowns and disqualifiers

DHS contracts already known to Robin; CACI may use incumbent radar; no incremental radar gap verified.

What should be verified before commercial pursuit

verify exact product model/specs; identify engineering decision maker through sourced current record; establish if the work package is actually open; find fresh government/prime primary sources; corroborate integration pathway, competing incumbents and the contact route. If any gate fails, hold the brief.

Source trail

Caltrio public-source working intelligence. Program announcements are not evidence of an unfilled supplier order. Information may change; verify source dates, technical specifications, and current contacts before outreach.