Advanced Emission Suppression Missile (AESM) – Enhanced Capabilities

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of providing an advanced, anti-radiation guided missile weapon system. The system should have extended range, advanced targeting, counter-countermeasures, and integration with existing and future platforms. The notice lists several required capabilities, including targeting, electronic counter-countermeasures, lethality, architecture, platform integration, reliability and maintainability, logistics support, cybersecurity, navigation, security, exportability, and technology readiness level. • The system should be compatible with existing launch platforms (e.g. F-18, F-35) and infrastructure. • The system should have a high probability of kill against a wide range of radar targets. • The system should have a storage reliability of greater than or equal to 0.9 after 15 years of fielded weapon storage. • The system should have a comprehensive logistics support package. • The system should be compliant with current cybersecurity standards. • The system should have a technology readiness level of 7 or higher.