Volatus Aerospace Expands NATO Footprint with RPAS Training Contract

Volatus Aerospace is strengthening its defense portfolio after securing a training agreement with a NATO defense body focused on preparing personnel for operations under demanding conditions. The contract?s monetary value remains confidential, though the company plans to deliver the full scope of services in fiscal year 2026.

Key details
- Scope: RPAS training (remote-piloted aircraft systems) for a NATO defense organization
- Curriculum: combination of theoretical instruction and practical flight exercises
- Timeline: full execution planned for fiscal year 2026
- Margin: expected to align with Volatus?s historical levels
- Award method: granted through a competitive bidding process

What the contract covers
Volatus will train personnel for operations in real-world defense and security contexts, including missions in remote and extreme environments. The program encompasses several mission profiles, such as:
- Emergency and mission-support tasks
- Patrol and surveillance operations
- Search-and-rescue missions
- Reconnaissance activities

The training blends classroom learning with live flying sessions, with emphasis on safe, compliant, and effective use of unmanned systems in challenging conditions.

Financial particulars
No specific contract value is disclosed due to confidentiality obligations. Volatus has indicated that the entire program should be delivered within fiscal year 2026, and that expected margins will be in line with the company?s historical levels. The award was described as the result of a competitive procurement process.

Industry context and related developments
This latest agreement adds to a string of defense-focused news for Volatus. In December 2025, the company announced a $9 million contract with a NATO partner. In January, Volatus disclosed an expanded partnership with Dufour Aerospace centered on freight-capable drone solutions. CEO Glen Lynch characterized the new award as evidence that Volatus can support defense clients across the full drone value chain, while highlighting the increasing role of the company in NATO-adjacent defense and security programs. Volatus expects to complete the training engagement in fiscal year 2026.