MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, North Dakota — June 19, 2026 : The U.S. Air Force has launched an expedited procurement process for additional Dronebuster Block 4 handheld counter-drone systems to enhance security at Minot Air Force Base, home to one of the nation's intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) forces.
On June 18, 2026, the 5th Contracting Squadron at Minot Air Force Base issued a solicitation for DZYNE Technologies’ Dronebuster Block 4 systems to support the 91st Security Forces Group. Vendor quotations are due by June 26, 2026, with the requirement designated as an operational necessity.
Protecting the Missile Field
Minot Air Force Base hosts the 91st Missile Wing, which operates 150 Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missiles deployed across approximately 8,500 square miles (22,000 square kilometers) of North Dakota.
The 91st Security Forces Group is responsible for protecting the missile fields, launch facilities, and base infrastructure. The unit consists of approximately 900 personnel dedicated to force protection and nuclear security missions.
Dronebuster Block 4 Capabilities
Developed by DZYNE Technologies, the Dronebuster Block 4 is a handheld electronic warfare system designed to counter commercial drones.
The system weighs approximately 5.85 pounds (2.65 kilograms) and can be operated by a single user without vehicles, generators, or fixed installations.
Dronebuster disrupts radio frequency command-and-control links and interferes with Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signals, including GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, and BeiDou, forcing drones to land or return to their operators.
The Block 4 variant also includes Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) attack capabilities that can alter the flight path of autonomous drones and counter drone swarms at distances of up to 4 kilometers.
The system provides more than 60 minutes of continuous jamming capability and is compatible with detection, tracking, and identification systems.
Sole-Source Procurement
Air Force contracting documents state that the Dronebuster is the only handheld electronic attack system currently authorized for use across the U.S. Department of Defense. As a result, the procurement specifies the Dronebuster by name through a single-source justification.
The justification was certified by Staff Sgt. Marta E. Lange of the 5th Contracting Squadron and supported by Tech. Sgt. Elise M. Kelege of the 91st Mission Support Squadron. Competition will remain open among authorized distributors to ensure fair pricing.
Expanding Counter-Drone Defenses
The acquisition falls under Air Force Global Strike Command, which oversees the nation's nuclear bomber and missile forces, including the B-52, B-2, and Minuteman III fleets.
The procurement reflects the growing emphasis on countering small unmanned aerial systems around critical military installations. The additional Dronebuster systems will support mobile security operations and expand counter-drone coverage across Minot's missile fields.
No quantity or contract value was disclosed in the public solicitation.
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