CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) has been awarded a contract by the Department of War to deploy its SkyValor drone defense system at the U.S. southern border, according to a company press release.

Under the contract, CACI will deliver SkyValor as a transportable system designed to detect, track, and defeat hostile drones, including cellular-enabled drones. The company states the system combines advanced sensing and automated defeat capabilities.

CACI also announced it is moving SkyValor into full-rate production following what it described as successful operational evaluations.

"Drone threats are evolving quickly, and they are challenging the way we protect our forces, borders, and critical infrastructure," said John Mengucci, CACI President and Chief Executive Officer. "SkyValor gives defenders the advantage with earlier warning, faster decisions, and precise defeat of hostile drones with low-to-no collateral impact."

Financial terms of the contract were not disclosed. CACI is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, and employs approximately 27,000 people.