Protecting U.S. Critical Energy Investments Through C-UAS and UAS Surveillance Capabilities in Iraq
This grant funds efforts to help Iraq counter drone threats and protect critical energy infrastructure, aiming to safeguard U.S. investments and personnel from attacks by Iran and Iran-aligned groups.
This grant was recently cancelled by Bureau of Counterterrorism
Funder: Bureau of Counterterrorism
Due Dates: June 8, 2026
Funding Amounts: $6,808,090 total; one award; project duration not specified
Summary: Supports strengthening Iraq’s ability to counter unmanned aircraft system threats and protect critical energy infrastructure, benefiting U.S. economic and security interests.
Description
This opportunity, offered by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Counterterrorism, funds a project to enhance the Government of Iraq’s capacity to counter unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) threats and conduct surveillance to protect critical infrastructure. The goal is to safeguard American economic investments and personnel in Iraq’s energy sector, particularly against threats from Iran and Iran-Aligned Militia Groups (IAMGs). The program is designed to build sustainable Iraqi law enforcement capabilities, reducing long-term reliance on U.S. taxpayer resources and directly advancing U.S. national security priorities.
