Description
The United States Air Force is seeking information from industry partners to improve its understanding of market capabilities and identify qualified vendors to collaborate with on Counter Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS) integration, development, training, and sustainment services. The Point Defense Battle Lab (PDBL) is looking for technologies or services that can provide C-sUAS kinetic hard-kill solutions for Group 1-3 Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). The ideal solution should be easy to use, rapidly deployable, and able to withstand extreme weather conditions.
Some key requirements and technologies of interest include:
• Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) mid-range precision vehicle and container launchers
• Large caliber 30mm gun-based airburst/proximity close-in sustained fire
• Small caliber automated weapon stations with C-UAS fire control
• Drone on drone autonomous kinetic interceptors with AI-guided to terminal that can be 3-D printed to full size
• High-energy laser with a 2-20kW power range and has precision engagement, single target sequential with atmospheric-sensitive
• High-power microwave with a GaN solid-state, and an effective area engagement that is swarm-capable, and weather resistant