Skydio secured a $9M+ contract from the US Air Force to deploy its Dock and X10 drone systems across Middle East airbases, marking one of the largest autonomous drone security rollouts by the US Air Force. Skydio writes:

Deployed at strategic positions across airbases, Skydio Docks enable fully remote operation, launching X10 drones in under 20 seconds to patrol, verify, and respond to security threats. A single operator manages multiple drones simultaneously, maintaining a common operating picture across the installation while reducing personnel requirements. When integrated sensors alert, drones launch immediately, stream live high-definition and thermal video to the Base Defense Operations Center (BDOC), and maintain continuous visual contact until the incident is resolved.

The system enables fully remote operations, with drones launching in seconds to patrol, track, and respond to threats while streaming live video to command centers. Designed to reduce manpower and enhance situational awareness, the deployment expands Skydio’s role in persistent, automated base defense.