RFI for Advanced Emission Suppression Missile (AESM)

The US Navy is seeking to enhance its capabilities to suppress and neutralize enemy air defenses in contested environments. This effort aims to identify and potentially acquire a weapon system focusing on extended range, advanced targeting, counter-countermeasures, and integration with existing and future platforms. The Navy is looking for a mature design (TRL >6) missile system which consists of the All-Up-Round (AUR) missile to include hardware and software, as well as any unique logistics elements, trainers, flyout model, and all system verification elements. The AUR must be compatible with existing launch platforms. Some key requirements for the system include: • Extended Range: Weapon system capable of engaging targets at significant standoff distances. • Targeting: Advanced anti-radiation seeker with broad frequency coverage and ability to target modern and advanced radar systems. • Lethality: High probability of kill against a wide range of targets. • Platform Integration: Compatibility with F-35, F/A-18E/F, and EA-18G aircraft. • Open Systems Architecture: Modular hardware and software design with clearly defined subsystem boundaries and interfaces. • Reliability and Maintainability: High operational availability and minimal maintenance requirements with ability to meet a 15-year service life. • Logistics Support: Comprehensive logistics support package, including training, maintenance manuals, spare parts, technical assistance, transportation, and shipping. • Cybersecurity: Compliant with current cybersecurity standards for weapon systems. • Exportability: Expected to be open and modular such that future exportability and potential partner compatibility is not restricted. • Affordability & Producibility: Capabilities should be affordable and producible in support of delivering quantities of up to 600 production AURs per year.