Protecting U.S. Critical Energy Investments Through C-UAS and UAS Surveillance Capabilities in Iraq

Protecting U.S. Critical Energy Investments Through C-UAS and UAS Surveillance Capabilities in Iraq is sponsored by United States Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.

Opportunity Listing - Protecting U.S. Critical Energy Investments Through C-UAS and UAS Surveillance Capabilities in Iraq Protecting U.S. Critical Energy Investments Through C-UAS and UAS Surveillance Capabilities in Iraq Agency: Bureau of Counterterrorism Assistance Listings: 19. 701 -- Global Counterterrorism Programs Last Updated: May 13, 2026 View version history on Grants.

gov The Department of State’s Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT) announces this funding opportunity to protect American economic interests, personnel, and national security by supporting the Government of Iraq’s (GOI) capabilities to counter unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) threats while simultaneously advancing Iraqi security forces’ capability to protect critical infrastructure.

This program should deliver concrete returns for American taxpayers by safeguarding U.S. commercial investments in Iraq’s energy sector and reducing threats to American personnel from Iran and Iran-Aligned Milita Groups (IAMGs).... U.S. companies maintain significant investments in Iraqi oil and gas production, representing substantial American economic interests.

UAS operated by Iran and IAMGs present a persistent and escalating threat to these American investments and to U.S. personnel operating in Iraq. Recent drone attacks on U.S. facilities in Erbil and Baghdad illustrate IAMGs intent and capabilities to attack American interests.

By supporting Iraq’s ability to both defend against hostile UAS and conduct proactive surveillance operations, this program should directly protect American economic assets and reduce risks to American citizens abroad.

This program should be designed to reduce Iraq’s long-term dependency on U.S. taxpayer resources by building sustainable Iraqi civilian law enforcement capabilities to independently protect critical infrastructure, conduct surveillance operations, and respond to UAS threats.

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