AeroVironment Inc. (AV), a global leader in counter-drone defense technology, has expanded its collaboration with GrandSKY, the nation's first commercial unmanned aerial system (UAS) business and aviation park. The partnership aims to establish the foundation of AV's Golden Dome for America limited area defense architecture at Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota. Building on a March 2025 memorandum of understanding in support of Project ULTRA, a $110 million public-private initiative, AV has integrated its AV_Halo COMMAND Mission software into GrandSKY's BVLOS flight operations to enhance airspace awareness and counter-UAS capabilities. This collaboration supports advanced counter-UAS tests, operations, and demonstrations, positioning Grand Forks as a national proving ground for UAS defense.