$1B+ government program. 340,000 units. Ground floor opportunity.
The DoD Drone Dominance Program represents the largest procurement of attack drones in U.S. history.
Ukraine has proven the battlefield value of FPV attack drones. The Department of Defense is now moving aggressively to field this capability for American warfighters. Rate Manufacturing is positioned to be a leading supplier.
We're seeking strategic investors who understand defense manufacturing and share our vision for rebuilding American industrial capacity.
Fixed-price, delivery-on-acceptance model
| Phase | Unit Price | Quantity | Revenue Potential |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase I | $5,000 | 30,000 | $150M |
| Phase II | $5,000 | 60,000 | $300M |
| Phase III | $3,000 | 100,000 | $300M |
| Phase IV | $2,300 | 150,000 | $345M |
| TOTAL | - | 340,000 | $1.095B |
Note: Figures represent total program potential if Rate Manufacturing captures 100% market share. Realistic projections assume competition from multiple vendors. Even 10% market share represents $100M+ opportunity.
Immediate capital deployment priorities
Competitive advantages
We've done the hard work of verifying every component. No surprises, no compliance failures. T-Motor sanctioned? We knew that. SpeedyBee Chinese? Already excluded.
America's defense hub. Deep aerospace workforce, established supply chains, business-friendly environment. Redstone Arsenal next door.
Custom motor design ready for production. Clear roadmap from contract assembly to full domestic manufacturing. Each phase funds the next.
OTA eligible under 10 USC 4022. No CAS-covered contracts, no legacy overhead. Commercial speed, defense quality.
Founded to solve the problem: reduce U.S. dependence on Chinese drone components. DDP is the opportunity we've been building toward.
Fixed-price government contracts with volume discounts, manufacturing efficiency, and vertical integration creating defensible cost position.
Transparent assessment of challenges
DDP awards are competitive. No guarantee of winning Phase I Gauntlet or subsequent phases. Multiple vendors will compete for market share.
Ramping from thousands to tens of thousands per month requires flawless execution. Workforce, supply chain, and quality control challenges at scale.
Rare earth magnets and LiPo batteries remain industry-wide vulnerabilities. No amount of planning fully mitigates China supply chain exposure.
NDAA requirements may change. Blue UAS list may expand or contract. Compliance landscape is dynamic.
Investment in tooling and facilities before confirmed Phase III/IV awards requires confidence in continued program funding.
Program milestones
Request for Solutions posted
Competitive evaluation event
4.5 month delivery window
Based on Phase I performance
We're selective about partners. If you're a strategic investor with defense industry experience, we'd like to talk.
Accredited investors only. Additional documentation available under NDA.