Picogrid Wins $9.3M Air Force Award for Open Integration Layer

The contract will modernize security operations at select U.S. Air Force installations.

Feb. 3, 2026 at 10:15am

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Picogrid, a leading developer of integrated systems technology, has been awarded a $9.3 million contract by the U.S. Air Force to modernize security operations at select installations. The contract will transition Picogrid's Legion software from pilot programs to a multi-year operational presence, providing a unified, responsive command-and-control architecture to enhance installation security and situational awareness.

Why it matters

This award highlights Picogrid's growing presence in the defense sector and its ability to provide flexible, vendor-agnostic integration solutions that can quickly scale to meet the military's operational needs. The company's focus on speed and collaboration with third-party vendors aligns with the Air Force's emphasis on delivering combat power through modernized logistics and networks.

The details

The Legion software will integrate data from a wide array of existing sensor technologies into a unified system, providing a common operational picture for Security Forces and other operators. This approach streamlines operations and strengthens the overall security of Air Force resources. Picogrid's flexible software architecture acts as a reusable foundation for any military mission, allowing the company to partner with over 50 third-party vendors to provide best-in-class drones, sensors, robotics, and other weapons systems.

  • The $9.3 million contract was awarded in February 2026.
  • In November 2025, Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, emphasized the importance of modernizing logistics and networks to deliver combat power.

The players

Picogrid

A technology company that builds products to integrate mission-critical systems, enabling unified control and data flow in defense and industrial environments.

U.S. Air Force

The military aviation service branch of the United States Armed Forces, responsible for protecting national security through air and space operations.

Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach

The Chief of Staff of the Air Force, who emphasized the importance of modernizing logistics and networks to deliver combat power.

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What they’re saying

“The new operational imperative is speed, and our team partners with vendors to integrate their solutions into Department of War C2 applications faster than anyone else.”

— Martin Slosarik, Co-Founder and Head of Growth at Picogrid

“From logistics to networks, every part of our Air Force delivers combat power, and such capabilities are vital to afford our Nation the ability to crush any adversary and win decisively.”

— Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach, Chief of Staff of the Air Force

What’s next

The Air Force awarded the $9.3 million contract under SBIR Phase III authority, which allows the service to immediately scale the solution for operational use after successful pilot programs.

The takeaway

Picogrid's focus on vendor-agnostic integration and rapid deployment of mission-critical systems has positioned the company as a valuable partner for the U.S. Air Force as it modernizes its security operations and leverages the best available technology on the market.