The Defense Innovation Unit has issued a solicitation for long-range one-way unmanned aerial systems.
According to the DIU, the proposals will address the need for advanced one-way UAS to be utilized in modern warfare and bolster the Department of Defense’s operational capabilities.
The DOD is seeking proposals for ground-launched, one-way UAS platforms that can operate at ranges from 50 to over 300 km and navigate at low altitudes while carrying a payload of 10 to over 25 kg.
These quick-launching UAS should be able to avoid detection by broad-area search systems and stay beyond line of sight in disrupted, disconnected, intermittent and low-bandwidth and Global Navigation Satellite System-denied environments.
Furthermore, the UAS is expected to continue operating even without stable communication with the operator.
Interested vendors have until Oct. 14 to submit their proposals.
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