U.S. Army Seeks Low-Cost, Scalable Uncrewed Aircraft Systems
Source: sUAS News
Summary:
The U.S. Army is conducting market research to identify low-cost uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) that can be fielded in high volumes. Key requirements include NDAA compliance, swappable payloads, soldier repairability, and a unit cost below $2,000.
Key Point Takeaway:
The Army aims to rapidly acquire scalable UAS systems that are adaptable, attritable, and field-ready without vendor dependency.
The Army aims to rapidly acquire scalable UAS systems that are adaptable, attritable, and field-ready without vendor dependency.
- Procurement goal: up to 10,000 UAS systems delivered within 12 months of initial award.
- Systems must be modifiable by soldiers to carry lethal or non-lethal payloads.
- Field-repairable systems are prioritized to minimize downtime and ensure unit-level sustainment.
- Costs for additional components—like controllers and chargers—will be factored into evaluations.
- All submissions must comply or show a path to NDAA and American Security Drone Act standards.
This effort represents a shift toward open, modular, and scalable drone infrastructure for national defense, enabling rapid deployment and innovation within tactical units.
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Credit: sUAS News. Content summarized & curated by PDS Drone Research Foundation.
