# U.S. Army: Army Begins Production of Second Tranche of Short-Range Reconnaissance UAS

**Type:** source
**Status:** Useful
**Confidence:** High
**Source Type:** Government Record
**URL:** https://www.army.mil/article/288117/army_begins_production_of_second_tranche_of_short_range_reconnaissance_uas
**Publisher:** U.S. Army
**Accessed:** 2026-06-25
**Updated:** 2026-06-25

## Summary

Official U.S. Army article announcing the start of Short-Range Reconnaissance Tranche 2 production, naming Teal Drones and Black Widow as one of two selected manufacturing vendors. Confirms that Tranche 1 fielding began in September 2022 and had reached more than 16 brigades by August 2025, with lessons incorporated into Tranche 2 design.

## Useful Claims

- Army began SRR Tranche 2 production in August 2025
- Teal Drones / Black Widow selected as one of two production vendors
- Tranche 1 fielding reached 16+ brigades by August 2025, starting September 2022
- SRR systems integrate with Uncrewed Vehicle Control and Android Tactical Assault Kit for real-time ISR, target acquisition, threat detection, and route awareness
- Teal is based in Salt Lake City, UT

## Reliability Notes

Primary government source. Army.mil official news articles are authoritative for program facts and dates. No independent corroboration needed for procurement status claims.

## Related Pages

- [Army Short-Range Reconnaissance UAS](army-short-range-reconnaissance-uas.md)