{
  "categories": [
    {
      "id": "program-overview",
      "name": "Program Overview",
      "questions": [
        {
          "question": "What is the Drone Dominance Program (DDP)?",
          "answer": "Drone Dominance is the Secretary of War's $1.1 billion initiative to rapidly equip warfighters with thousands of low-cost, expendable, one-way attack drones. The program realizes the secretary's aims of overhauling military procurement by shifting from slow, multi-year processes to rapid, iterative, six-month cycles to secure a technological edge over our adversaries."
        },
        {
          "question": "When is DDP Gauntlet I taking place?",
          "answer": "Gauntlet I will take place from Feb 17, 2026 – March 4, 2026."
        },
        {
          "question": "Who is running this event?",
          "answer": "Drone Dominance is sponsored by the Office of the Secretary of War. The Gauntlet test events are executed by the Test Resource Management Center (TRMC) and Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division. The US National Drone Association is supporting media and communications around the program."
        },
        {
          "question": "Who will use these drones?",
          "answer": "The drones will be employed across the joint force."
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "vendor-selection",
      "name": "Vendor Selection & Participation",
      "questions": [
        {
          "question": "How were the companies in the Drone Dominance program selected?",
          "answer": "After the official Request for Solutions was published in December 2025, government personnel reviewed the submissions, and selected 25 vendors who met our criteria, including performance, and production maturity."
        },
        {
          "question": "If my platform wasn't selected this time, can I still join the program?",
          "answer": "Yes, companies that do not participate in Gauntlet I will still have the opportunity to apply to participate in future gauntlets."
        },
        {
          "question": "Who is evaluating the platforms?",
          "answer": "The event team, alongside operational warfighters, are evaluating the platforms."
        },
        {
          "question": "What acquisition pathways are being used?",
          "answer": "Companies selected for Gauntlet I were awarded Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs)."
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "event-access",
      "name": "Event Access & Media",
      "questions": [
        {
          "question": "Can I attend Gauntlet I or other Drone Dominance events?",
          "answer": "No, this is an active source selection event. The event is closed to the public."
        },
        {
          "question": "Can I watch the event?",
          "answer": "No, the event is closed to the public. Only vendors and designated test team members can attend."
        },
        {
          "question": "If I'm a vendor, can I record footage from the event and share it after?",
          "answer": "No. To respect the competitive nature of the acquisition, media capture will be led by the event team and released only at the direction of the Office of the Secretary of War."
        },
        {
          "question": "Where can I learn more about the companies and systems in the program?",
          "answer": "You can learn more about the specific platforms being tested by clicking on individual vendors (coming soon)."
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "program-details",
      "name": "Program Details & Timeline",
      "questions": [
        {
          "question": "What types of drones are included in this program?",
          "answer": "Gauntlet I focuses on small UAS and low-cost and attritable One-Way Attack (OWA) Drones. Later iterations may include additional categories as part of our goal of fielding armed, \"ready for combat\" systems to units."
        },
        {
          "question": "How quickly will these drones reach operational units?",
          "answer": "The initial orders will be placed at the conclusion of Gauntlet I. Drone deliveries are expected to reach operational units 2.5 months after orders are placed."
        },
        {
          "question": "When will Gauntlet II take place?",
          "answer": "We expect to host Gauntlet II in the second half of the year, more information will be shared once available."
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}