13.1.2020
Swift Gets $17M Bahamas UAS Contract
Swift Gets $17M Bahamas UAS Contract – link
Source: UAS Vision

Article Headlines
- Swift Tactical Systems, a subsidiary ofSwift Engineering, won a $17 Million contract to provide the Bahamas government agencies and ministries with a comprehensive UAS program
- The multi-agency drone program includes the purchase of 55 short and medium-range drones, immediate surveillance capabilities, training and support, and the establishment of a regional drone academy
- The contract was awarded to Swift Tactical Systems more than one year after the government released a worldwide request for drone and services proposals
- Swift’s comprehensive plan beat 25 other companies that were part of the multi-agency selection process. All law enforcement agencies, immigration and customs, corrections facilities, and the military will have access to the drones for various activities
- Swift is familiar with the Bahamian landscape. Following the Category 5 hurricane that caused extensive damage to parts of the Grand Bahama and Abaco Islands, members of the Swift Tactical Systems team mobilized to support the government’s post-hurricane relief efforts. The team utilized its unmanned aerial vehicles to conduct numerous day and night missions to assess the overall situation on the ground and provide real-time data to enhance decision making for areas that were difficult to access
Overview & Comments
- Central America and the Caribbean is a market to be followed
- On the operational side there is much potential for UAS
- There are numerous mission challenges, especially in maritime security
- The problem is funding as most countries in the region do not obtain the relevant budgets for large scale programs
- Thus, the region is an opportunity for smaller companies as bigger ones tend to keep away at this stage