Palladyne AI Corp. subsidiary GuideTech secured a $2.3 million contract with a major defense contractor on June 29, 2026. The agreement covers the deployment of BRAIN flight computers and the FLEX software framework. These technologies will support the development of low-cost counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) interceptors. This direct product sale includes the potential for future production orders.
Separately, Palladyne AI Corp. joined the Russell 3000E Growth Benchmark on the same day. The inclusion increases the company's visibility among institutional investors. This milestone is expected to drive greater investment and trading liquidity for the firm.