Mach Industries secured a DIU contract on 16 June 2026 to serve as the aircraft integrator for the RIMES program, a U.S. Navy and DIU initiative deploying long-range maritime strike drones from austere locations. The hybrid-electric Atlas drone, developed with Whisper Aero, achieves a one-way range of 1,400 nautical miles and carries 1,000-pound munitions comparable to F/A-18 loads. Whisper Aero’s JetFoil system enables silent operation from Destroyer-class vessels, addressing limits in single-use missile magazines and at-sea replenishment. DIU withheld contract value details, confirming Mach is not the sole awardee. This reusable strike option redefines expeditionary naval power projection.