Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) (Increment 1) [USAF]
Last reviewed: 10th March 2026
Snapshot
The USAF's collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) programme aims to acquire a single or family of attritable UAVs with significant autonomous capabilities and the ability to work closely with crewed combat aircraft. These platforms will work alongside sixth-generation fighters; therefore, the programme falls under the USAF's Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) initiative.
In January 2024, the USAF awarded contracts to Anduril, Boeing, General Atomics, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman to design aircraft for the first increment of the project. Three months later, in April, Anduril and GA-ASI were selected to advance in the CCA effort and were tasked with producing detailed designs and a production representative test aircraft.
The critical design review was completed in late 2024, with maiden prototype CCA flights planned for 2025. Anduril's and GA-ASI's prototypes were given the mission designations YFQ-44A and YFQ-42A in March 2025.
Between 100 and 150 aircraft are expected to be purchased under Increment 1 of the CCA effort. Shephard estimates this procurement could cost around $4.5 billion, with the entire outlay for the Increment 1 procurement and development valued at $8.9 billion. A further 2,350 could be acquired in Increment 2 of the effort.
Summary
- Programme value:
- $4.5 billion (Estimated)
- Units required:
- 150 (Actual)
- Award year:
- 2026
- Status:
- Selected
- Type:
- Procurement - new
- Systems:
-
Gambit (Series) - Downselected
Fury - Downselected
MQ-28A Ghost Bat - Unsuccessful
- Unit cost:
- $24.0 million (Estimated)
- PGO:
- 95% ?
Summary
- Programme value:
- $4.5 billion (Estimated)
- Units required:
- 150 (Actual)
- Award year:
- 2026
- Status:
- Selected
- Type:
- Procurement - new
- Systems:
-
Gambit (Series) - Downselected
Fury - Downselected
MQ-28A Ghost Bat - Unsuccessful
- Unit cost:
- $24.0 million (Estimated)
- PGO:
- 95% ?
Bids and suppliers
Boeing Defence Australia - MQ-28A Ghost Bat - AUSTRALIA
Unsuccessful
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) - Dark Merlin - USA
Downselected
Anduril - Fury - USA
Downselected
Lockheed Martin - TBC - USA
Unsuccessful
Northrop Grumman - Model 437 - USA
Unsuccessful
Additional Information
Background
Requirements
The programme's requirements are based on the USAF's belief that mass is necessary to compete effectively against an adversary in symmetrical warfare. However, due to budgetary restraints, this mass must be cost-effective to obtain and operate. Drones are much cheaper to produce than crewed fighters; therefore, the USAF envisages several UAVs working alongside single-crewed aircraft, such as the future sixth-generation fighter or the F-35.
Each uncrewed platform would host a different mission set, such as the ability to strike targets, conduct ISR, and conduct EW operations. Not only will this grant the squadron operational flexibility, but it will also, according to USAF Secretary Frank Kendall, lead to more specialised drone designs and, in theory, lower overall unit costs, further achieving the USAF's goal of achieving cost-effective mass.
The requirements and technology for the CCA effort were matured by two developmental programmes: Skyborg and the Off-Board Sensing Station (OBSS).
Quantities: Increment 1 & 2
In April 2024, Kendall stated, during a House Appropriations defense subcommittee hearing, that about 100 CCAs will be built by 2029. This number was slightly inflated later in the year. David W. Allvin spoke at the Military Reports and Editors Conference in October 2024, stating that the USAF planned to have more than 150 aircraft in service within the next five years.
The year prior, in March 2023, speaking at the Air and Space Force Association's AFA Warfare Symposium in Colorado, Kendall stated that he and the Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen CQ Brown, had told planners to assume the USAF might acquire 1000 CCAs under the logic that two CCAs would be acquired for each of the 200 NGAD platforms and 300 F-35s. However, at the Air & Space Forces Association's (AFA's) Air, Space, and Cyber conference in September 2024, he stated that the USAF was considering increasing the number of drones per crewed aircraft from two to possibly three or five; which would mean up to 2,500 CCA could be acquired through all the Increments of the programme. Increment 2 of the CCA effort is covered in a separate programme entry on Defence Insight.
Selection & Timeline
In addition to stating that preliminary discussions had already occurred, Kendall in 2023 stated that the CCA effort would likely begin in FY2024, with FY2023 funding already in place to "figure out exactly [how the USAF were] going to do this and prepare for the competition", according to Kendall.
This timeline has been held. In January 2024, the USAF awarded contracts to five companies under the CCA programme. The companies selected were Anduril, Boeing, General Atomics (GA-ASI), Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman. As Shephard reported, the contract details largely remained unclear, but it was assumed the suppliers were expected to produce designs for the CCA.
Three months later, in April, the USAF announced that it had selected Anduril and GA-ASI to continue in the programme. The USAF tasked both companies with producing detailed designs and representative test aircraft. As noted by the USAF, the companies not selected, Lockheed Martin, Northrop, and Boeing, will continue to be part of the broader industry partner vendor pool.
In November 2024, Air Force Col. Timothy Helfrich, senior materiel leader for the advanced aircraft division of Air Force Materiel Command, stated that the USAF had finished a "critical design review for both Anduril and General Atomics", with both companies "on track", if not ahead" of a timeline that allows the force to "get operational capability by the end of the decade."
Broadly, as of late 2024, the prototyping phase was expected to see CCA flights in 2025, with drones becoming operational towards the end of the decade. As reported by Shephard, the USAF announced in May 2025 that it had officially begun ground testing the YFQ-42A and YFQ-44A prototypes, with companies confirming to Shephard that prototypes were expected to fly in 2025.
In line with the news of the ground testing, the USAF stated that a production decision for Increment 1 was expected by FY2026, with development for Increment 2 beginning the same year.
Funding
The USAF's FY2025 Budget Request for Research, Development, Test & Evaluation, published in March 2024, requested $557.1 million in FY2025 for CCA, with $494.9 million, $1.7 billion, $3.0 billion and $3.1 billion requested respectively for FY2026, FY2027, FY2028 and FY2028. The document estimated that $8.9 billion would be spent on the CCA in six years.
However, a year later, following a change of administration, it appears this funding will be increased. The Pentagon passed the year-long continuing resolution (CR) draft spending plan in March 2025, which vowed to increase CCA spending to $711.7 million through the funnelling of funds from seven other programmes, due to the changing priorities of the USAF.
Autonomy Contracts
In July 2024, the USAF announced it had awarded contracts to five undisclosed vendors for the autonomy system that would control the CCA. Reportedly, the chosen vendors represent a mix of traditional and nontraditional defence companies. The autonomy side of the programme will follow a similar structure to that of drone makers, with a downselection occurring in the future based on performance.
Aviation Week, quoting undisclosed sources, reported on 23 September 2025 that RTX and Shield AI would supply the software to command and control the USAF's CCAs, with the former company working with GA-ASI, and the latter working with Anduril. However, the USAF declined to comment on the decisions, saying the mission autonomy selections are not yet public.
Related Programmes
According to Kendall, preliminary discussions with companies involved in the Skyborg and Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) programmes have already occurred, with the CCA effort falling under the NGAD umbrella. The main programme under this umbrella is the Penetrating Counter Air (PCA), an effort to acquire sixth-generation fighters for the USAF. Interestingly, there have been suggestions from senior USAF personnel that the sixth-generation fighter aircraft could be uncrewed.
Speaking to Nikkei Asia in January 2024, Kendall stated that "at some point", most likely later increments of the effort, Japan would participate in the CCA programme. According to the publication, Japanese participation would be built on an agreement on AI and aerial drones concluded by the Pentagon and Japan's Ministry of Defense in December 2023.
Bids & Suppliers
Anduril
In September 2023, Anduril acquired Blue Force Technologies and, with it, the design for the Fury, which was then pitched as a target drone. At the time of the acquisition, Anduril intended to upgrade the drone and instead pitch it towards this effort or the USMC's similar Penetrating Affordable Autonomous Collaborative Killer (PAACK-P) project.
The pitch paid off. In January 2024, Anduril was one of the five companies selected by the USAF for the CCA. It and GA-ASI were selected three months later to produce a production-representative CCA. To meet any potential CCA demand, in August 2024, Anduril announced it had raised $1.5 billion and planned to open a new factory dubbed the "Arsenal of Democracy". In March 2025, the USAF announced a mission designation for the company's CCA prototype: YFQ-44A.
As mentioned above, on 23 September 2025, Aviation Week reported that Shield AI's Hivemind will be integrated into the YFQ-44. As reported by Shephard, this selection was made public in February 2026.
Boeing
As highlighted by The War Zone, Kendall specifically mentioned Boeing's MQ-28 Ghost Bat as one potential entrant to the CCA programme despite Boeing's withdrawal from the USAF's Skyborg programme. In early October 2022, the Pentagon confirmed that it had acquired an MQ-28 for research and development purposes in cooperation with the USAF. Due to this level of cooperation with the USAF, it is perhaps unsurprising that, in January 2024, Boeing was selected for the CCA programme. However, the company was not selected to continue in April 2024.
GA-ASI
In January 2024, GA-ASI was selected for the CCA and, in April 2024, selected to produce a production-representative drone alongside Anduril. GA-ASI confirmed in its April statement that its CCA production representative design is based upon the XQ-67A OBSS, developed for the programme with the same name. Numerous outlets, including The War Zone, reported that the GA-ASI contender was likely a member of GA-ASI's Gambit series. At RIAT 2025, it was confirmed that the YFQ-42A was the Gambit 2.
A few months after being selected, GA-ASI began building its first CCA drone, utilising components designed initially for the MQ-9 Reaper to expedite production. Like Anduril, GA-ASI's entrant received a mission designation in March 2025: YFQ-42A. In early 2026, GA-ASI branded the UAV as Dark Merlin.
As mentioned above, on 23 September 2025, Aviation Week reported that the RTX mission autonomy software suite would be integrated into the GA-ASI entrant. This was confirmed to be the case in February 2026, when GA-ASI announced it had achieved semi-autonomous flight using RTX’s Collins Aerospace A-GRA.
During the Dubai Airshow 2025 in November, GA-ASI announced that an F-22, connected to an MQ-20 Avenger, both modified to feature L3Harris Pantera software-defined radios, had been linked in a flight to prove out the hardware and software links at the core of the CCA concept.
Lockheed Martin & Northrop Grumman
Lockheed and Northrop Grumman were also selected for the CCA in January 2024. However, neither was selected in April 2024. Northrop Grumman's subsidiary, Scaled Composites, is developing the Model 437, a drone which could fit the programme's requirements.
Raytheon (RTX)
In September 2024, a Raytheon (RTX) company official confirmed that the company was working with the USAF and the bidders to integrate the AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) onto the first increment of CCA drones.
Methodology
Unit Cost
Kendall has estimated that each CCA would cost the USAF between $25 million and $30 million. If the $30 million gross unit cost is taken, Shephard estimates the drone could have a flyaway unit cost of $24 million.
However, it must be noted that the USN's Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) programme aims for a smaller unit cost of around $15 million. Increment 2 of the USAF's CCA also aims to procure cheaper aircraft.
Quantity Required
In April 2024, Kendall stated, during a House Appropriations defense subcommittee hearing, that about 100 CCA will be built by 2029. This number was slightly inflated later in the year. David W. Allvin spoke at the Military Reports and Editors Conference in October 2024, stating that the USAF planned to have more than 150 aircraft in service within the next five years. Based on these comments, Shephard believes 150 CCA will be acquired in Increment 1.
In 2023, Kendall stated that the USAF required 1,000 CCA in total, based on the assumption that 2 CCA would be acquired for each of the 200 NGAD platforms and 300 F-35s. However, since then, he has stated that three to five CCA could be acquired per crewed aircraft; on this basis, up to 2,500 CCA could be acquired by the USAF, with 2,350 being acquired in subsequent Increments.
Programme Value
Shephard forecasts that Increment 1 of the CCA programme could be $4.5 billion based on the forecasted gross cost estimated above and the stated quantity.
This cost is for the procurement of the UAVs alone. As attested by the USAF's FY2025 Budget Request for Research, Development, Test & Evaluation document, discussed above, the force requested $8.9 billion for the programme between FY2025 and FY2029, which covers Increment 1. This vast expenditure appears to have increased since the publication of this document in March 2024, as shown by the CR published by the Pentagon in March 2025.
Programme Years
The critical design review was completed in late 2024, with the first prototype CCA flights expected in 2025, before IOC at the decade's end. Based on the available evidence, Shephard estimates a 2026 Increment 1 contract award date with a forecasted delivery period of 2027 to 2029.
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Summary
- Programme value:
- $4.5 billion (Estimated)
- Units required:
- 150 (Actual)
- Award year:
- 2026
- Status:
- Selected
- Type:
- Procurement - new
- Systems:
-
Gambit (Series) - Downselected
Fury - Downselected
MQ-28A Ghost Bat - Unsuccessful
- Unit cost:
- $24.0 million (Estimated)
- PGO:
- 95% ?
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Australia pumps more money into the MQ-28A Ghost Bat programme
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Uncrewed Vehicles
US Air Force enlists top five contenders for CCA wingmen programme: here are the details
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The US Air Force's flagship Collaborative Combat Aircraft programme has marked a significant step towards advanced uncrewed aviation, with contracts awarded to five companies.
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Air Warfare
Poland explores loyal wingman options for F-35 fleet
7th November 2023
A senior Polish Armed Forces official has unveiled Poland's active pursuit of a loyal wingman platform to complement its upcoming fleet of Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fighters.
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Air Warfare
US Marines’ XQ-58A Valkyrie UAS completes first test flight
9th October 2023
The XQ-58A Valkyrie, developed by Kratos and the US Air Force Research Laboratory (USAFRL), is designed for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions, with a total of six planned test flights for the USMC
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Air Warfare
Australia seeks sovereignly manufactured general-purpose UAS
4th August 2023
With Australia's military banning the use of commercially available UAS, the ADF is looking for sovereignly designed replacements for general-purpose use.
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Air Warfare
Northrop Grumman says no to prime role on US Air Force NGAD fighter programme
28th July 2023
'We're not planning to respond to the NGAD request for proposal as the prime,' Northrop Grumman's CEO said, revealing the company's decision to opt out of heading up the USAF's Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) programme.
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Air Warfare
MQ-28 Ghost Bat ‘could fit the bill’ for UK's Loyal Wingman capability needs, says Boeing
26th May 2023
The affordability of the MQ-28A Ghost Bat will play a crucial role in determining its suitability for the UK's defence needs. With studies under way to determine the affordability threshold, discussions also focus on the contribution this capability could make to the domestic industrial base.
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Training
Boeing partners with Shield AI on autonomous pilot programme
17th March 2023
The agreement between Boeing and Shield AI will explore autonomous systems implemented into existing and future aircraft.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
US Air Force admits more work needed on acceptance of AI-piloted aircraft
12th October 2022
While the USAF and industry push the boundaries on autonomous aircraft, the air force has still not fully defined what it wants and how the reliability of these next-generation aircraft will be proven.
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Air Warfare
Canberra promises to multiply MQ-28A Ghost Bats
18th May 2022
The current Australian government is promising to accelerate development of the Loyal Wingman project for the RAAF.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Boeing floats idea of tailhook-equipped Ghost Bat for USN
6th April 2022
Could the newly christened MQ-28A Ghost Bat UAV find work with the USN?
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Air Warfare
MQ-28A Ghost Bat emerges into the light
22nd March 2022
Australia continues to make progress with its cutting-edge programme to deliver a fighter-type UAV.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
General Atomics plays its gambit for OBSS
4th March 2022
The new Gambit UAV is General Atomics’ proposed solution for the USAF Off Board Sensing Station programme.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Boeing and RAAF validate ATS digital environment capabilities
9th December 2021
Boeing and the RAAF have advanced the operational capabilities of the manufacturers Airpower Teaming System in a digital environment.
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Air Warfare
Boeing plans its first overseas aircraft assembly plant
23rd September 2021
Should the RAAF proceed with its Loyal Wingman programme, the unmanned aircraft will be built in Australia.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
First Loyal Wingman ground tests occur in Australia
16th September 2020
Boeing Australia announced on 15 September that the first ground engine tests of the Loyal Wingman unmanned aircraft had taken place. This is a necessary step before …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Loyal Wingman takes up position
5th May 2020
Boeing has handed over the first prototype of a Loyal Wingman large multirole UAV to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), with the first flight expected …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Boeing reaches Loyal Wingman Programme milestones
9th April 2020
Boeing Australia has reached two key milestones in its Loyal Wingman – Advanced Development Programme for the RAAF. These include ‘weight on wheels’ and ‘aircraft …
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Air Warfare
First Loyal Wingman fuselage assembly complete
10th February 2020
An Australian industry team has completed major fuselage structural assembly for the first Loyal Wingman, Boeing Australia announced on 10 February. The aircraft is one …
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Air Force
F-15EX - USAF (Contracted)
The USAF is procuring eight F-15EX multirole fighter aircraft (six test aircraft and two fully operational platforms) under a $1.2 billion contract signed with Boeing in …
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Marine Corps
Medium Landing Ship (1-10) [USMC]
The US Marine Corps is looking to develop a new platform to bridge the gap between its large assault ships and smaller landing craft. This …
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Marine Corps
CH-53K (Follow-On) [US Navy]
The US Marine Corps (USMC) plans to procure 200 units of the CH-53K heavy-lift helicopters which are able to conduct expeditionary heavy-lift assault transport of armoured …
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Navy
Blackwing (First Batch) [USA]
Following a development intertwined with the USN, AeroVironment's Blackwing was the subject of a $2.5 million contract in October 2017 for an unknown quantity of …
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Navy
Blackwing (Second Batch) [USA]
In March 2021, it was confirmed by the USN and AeroVironment that the USN planned to acquire 120 additional Blackwing platforms for its submarines. This contract …
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Air Force
Skyborg [USA]
Skyborg was a USAF developmental programme to develop a UAS platform that could autonomously support crewed fighter aircraft in formation, replacing crewed wingman fighters. The …
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Marine Corps
Tactical Resupply Unmanned Aircraft System (TRUAS) / Small ULS-A (US)
The Tactical Resupply Unmanned Aircraft System (TRUAS), sometimes called the Small ULS-A, is a US Marine programme for a small UAS capable of transporting at least …
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Army
Switchblade 300 (USA)
A US DoD contract released on 16 March 2021 awarded a two-year option deal worth $44.96 million to AeroVironment for additional Switchblade units. This contract value …
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Navy
Future Vertical Lift Maritime Strike (FVL-MS) [USA]
The Future Vertical Lift Maritime Strike (FVL-MS) programme seeks to develop and acquire a family of systems, including crewed and uncrewed aircraft, to replace rotary life aircraft …
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Army
RQ-7B Shadow v2 Block III (USA)
Following extensive trials conducted by the US Army in late 2020, a $66 million contract was awarded to Textron in December 2020 for 36 units. …
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Air Force
LongShot [USA]
In February 2021, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) awarded Phase 1 contracts to three companies to research, develop and prototype the LongShot air-launched effect …
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Other
Armed Overwatch/Targeting (USA)
The US Special Operations Command is purchasing up to 75 aircraft to replace its U-28A (PC-12) fleet in service. This new aircraft will carry out close …
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Army
Render Safe Sets, Kits & Outfits (RS SKO) (UAV) [US]
The US Army announced the Render Safe Sets, Kits & Outfits (RS SKO) programme in October 2019. The programme is to provide a raft of equipment …
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Marine Corps
Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Unmanned Expeditionary (MUX) (Increment 1) [USMC]
Following the halting of the original Maritime Unmanned Expeditionary (MUX) programme in 2020, the USMC began to look for a family of systems, notably a large land-based …
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Army
eLRV [USA]
The US Army is seeking an electric Light Reconnaissance Vehicle (eLRV) to equip the reconnaissance units of its Infantry Brigade Combat Teams IBCTs). This will …
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Air Force
Air-Launched Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (ALUAV) [US]
On 16 July 2021, India and the US signed a US$22 million agreement to co-develop an Air-Launched Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (ALUAV). Announced on 3 September …
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Navy
SSN(X) Programme [USN]
The US Navy may be far from reaching the end of procuring the current Virginia-class nuclear attack submarines (SSNs), but that does not mean planning for …
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Air Force
E-7A Wedgetail (1-2) [USA]
The USAF is interested in a near-term procurement of the Airborne Moving Target Indicator (AMTI) radar-equipped Boeing E-7A Wedgetail as an interim measure between the retirement …
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Air Force
Off Board Sensing Station (OBSS) [USA]
The Off-Board Sensing Station (OBSS) was a USAF developmental programme to create a manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) platform. In late October 2021, the Air Force Research Laboratory …
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Coast Guard
Polar Security Cutter (Polar Icebreaker) programme (PSC 2) [USCG]
The Coast Guard Polar Security Cutter (PSC) programme, previously known as the Polar Icebreaker (PIB) Program, is a programme to acquire three new heavy polar …
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Coast Guard
Polar Security Cutter (Polar Icebreaker) programme (PSC 3)
The Coast Guard Polar Security Cutter (PSC) programme, previously known as the Polar Icebreaker (PIB) Program, is a programme to acquire three new heavy polar …
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Navy
Explorer Class / T-AGOS Surtass Ships (1-5) [USN]
The US Navy, through the T-AGOS(X) programme, is looking to procure seven new Ocean Surveillance Ships. The new vessels are intended to replace five ageing TAGOS …
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Navy
Light Replenishment Oiler (T-AOL) [USN]
The US Navy wants to procure a new class of medium-sized supply ships aimed at refuelling, rearming, and resupplying naval assets. The Navy’s proposed FY2025 budget requests $7.7 …
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Marine Corps
ACV (Batch 2) [USA]
In March 2022, the United States Marine Corps announced that they had awarded a contract modification worth US$173.59 million to BAE Systems Land and Armaments to …
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Other
Puma 3 AE (Ukraine Aid) [US]
Following the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, the US pledged a substantial quantity of military aid to Ukraine. As part of a $300 million military …
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Other
Quantix Recon (Ukraine Aid) [US]
In response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, AeroVironment announced on 19 April 2022 that it was independently donating around 100 Quantix …
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Marine Corps
Medium Range/Medium Endurance (MR/ME) [USMC]
Within the context of the USMC's Force Design 2030, the Family of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (FoSUAS) programme has three elements: Short Range/Short Endurance (SR/SE), Long Range/Long …
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Marine Corps
Large ULS-A / Aerial Logistics Connector (ALC) [USMC]
The Large ULS-A, Aerial Logistics Connector (ALC), or Light Utility Transformative Vertical Lift (TVL), is a USMC programme to develop and acquire a large cargo-carrying UAV. Under …
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Joint
ALTIUS (US)
Following two years of testing Area-I's ALTIUS-600 UAV, on 13 July 2022, the US DoD announced that an ID-IQ contract from the US Special Forces …
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Marine Corps
ACV-30 PRTV [USA]
In August 2022, the USMC has awarded BAE Systems Land & Armaments an $87.9 million contract modification to build multiple ACV-30 Production Representative Test Vehicles …
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Other
Xtender [US]
Following previous acquisitions, in October 2022, XTEND announced that the US DoD's Irregular Warfare Technical Support Directorate (IWTSD) had awarded it an $8.9 million procurement contract for its …
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Army
Puma 3 AE & Puma LE (US Army)
The US DoD announced in November 2022 that it had awarded AeroVironment an $86.42 million contract for the Puma 3 AE and Puma LE for the …
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Marine Corps
ACV (Batch 3) [USA]
In November 2022, the United States Marine Corps announced that they had awarded a contract modification worth US$153 million to BAE Systems Land and Armaments to …
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Marine Corps
XQ-58A Valkyrie [USMC]
The US DoD announced on 30 December 2022 that the USN had acquired two of Kratos' XQ-58A Valkyrie MALE UAVs for $15.52 million. Later, it was …
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Navy
T-54A Multi-Engine Training System (METS) (USA)
Multi-Engine Training System (METS)is a USN programme to replace the ageing T-44C Pegasus fleet and modernize multi-engine aircraft training. Multi-Engine Training System provides an intermediate …
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National Guard
Gray Eagle 25M (1-12) [US National Guard]
Following years of lobbying by the National Guard Association of the United States (NGUAS) and General Atomics (GA-ASI), in January 2023, the NGUAS announced that the …
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National Guard
Gray Eagle 25M (13-20) [US National Guard]
Following years of lobbying by the National Guard Association of the United States (NGUAS) and General Atomics (GA-ASI), in January 2023, the NGUAS announced that the …
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Marine Corps
Short Range/Short Endurance (SR/SE) [USMC]
Within the context of the USMC's Force Design 2030, the Family of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (FoSUAS) programme has three elements: Long Range/Long Endurance (LR/LE) …
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Army
Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) (Tranche 2) / Rucksack Portable UAS (RPUAS) [USA]
Under its Rucksack Portable UAS (RPUAS) programme, the US Army plans to procure a Family of Small UAS (FoSUAS) to provide an organic ISR capability for platoons, …
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Air Force
MQ-9B SkyGuardian (US)
General Atomics (GA-ASI) announced on 6 March 2023 that the Air Force Special Operations Command (ASFOC) had contracted three MQ-9B SkyGuardian UAVs. According to GA-ASI, the …
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Marine Corps
Organic Precision Fire - Light (OPF-L) (Contracted) [USMC]
In line with the USMC’s modernisation effort, Force Design 2030, the force launched the Organic Precision Fire-Infantry (OPF-I) procurement programme, later renamed Organic Precision Fire-Light (OPF-L), …
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Marine Corps
Organic Precision Fire - Mounted (OPF-M) [USMC]
In 2021, the USMC contracted UVision's HERO-120 and its Multi-Canister Launcher (MCL) for the Organic Precision Fire - Mounted (OPF-M) programme, an effort to equip the force's land …
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Army
Lethal Miniature Aerial Missile System (LMAMS) [US Army]
Over a decade ago, the US Army first procured AeroVironment’s Switchblade 300, beginning the service’s Lethal Miniature Aerial Munition System (LMAMS) requirement. By examining the US Army’s Budget …
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Marine Corps
Long-Range Attack Munition (LRAM) [USMC]
The updated version of the USMC's Force Design 2030, released in June 2023, unveiled the Long-Range Attack Munition (LRAM) project, an initiative to acquire a low-cost, air-launched family …
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Other
Switchblade 600 [USSOCOM]
The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) awarded AeroVironment two contracts in 2021 for the Switchblade 600. The first, awarded in March, was worth $26 million, …
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Army
Launched Effects (LE) [US Army]
The US Army’s Future Unmanned Aircraft System Air Launched Effects (FUAS ALE) programme is an effort to field a family of systems designed to autonomously or semi-autonomously …
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Joint
AdvaNced airCraft Infrastructure-Less Launch And RecoverY (ANCILLARY) [US]
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is conducting the AdvaNced airCraft Infrastructure-Less Launch And RecoverY (ANCILLARY) programme, an effort to develop and fly an X-plane that will …
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Army
Low Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance (LASSO) [US Army]
The Program Executive Office Soldier launched the Low Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance (LASSO) programme in May 2023. It is an urgent US Army acquisition effort to equip …
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Joint
Wolverine / Honeybadger [US]
At Modern Day Marine 2022, XTEND announced it would supply hundreds of Wolverine platforms to the US DoD. At Modern Day Marine 2023, Shephard reported that XTEND …
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Border Guard
Teal 2 (Customs and Border Protection Force) [US]
In February 2023, it was reported that Red Cat, Teal Drones' parent company, had completed a $1 million order of 54 Teal 2 drones for the …
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Air Force
Teal 2 [USAF]
Teal Drones announced in August 2023 that it received a $2.6 million contract from the US Defence Logistics Agency (DLA) for 172 Teal 2 rotary-wing UAV units. Less …
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Army
MQ-9A Reaper (Taiwan Aid) [US]
Following its attempted acquisition of the MQ-9A Reaper in 2020, a process which saw it ultimately acquiring the MQ-9B SeaGaurdian, the Republic of China Air Force (ROCAF) …
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Army
Switchblade 600 (Ukraine Aid) [US]
Across two Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI) packages, the US has committed an undisclosed quantity of AeroVironment's Switchblade 600 to Ukraine to aid it in the …
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Army
Switchblade 300 (Ukraine Aid) [US]
In April 2022, the US DoD announced a $300 million military aid package for Ukraine through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI). Therefore, unlike the above-mentioned …
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Army
ALTIUS-600M (Ukraine Aid) [US]
On 24 February 2023, the US DoD announced that the Biden Administration had released an additional aid package under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI) …
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Army
Phoenix Ghost (Ukraine Aid) [US]
To aid Ukraine in the Russo-Ukrainian War, the Biden Administration committed itself to sending at least 1801 Phoenix Ghost uncrewed aircraft. The first 121 units, committed …
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Navy
AS Submarine Tenders [USN]
The USN is in the process of procuring three new submarine tenders aimed to replace the ageing USS Memory S. Land and USS Frank Cable, …
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National Guard
Point Blank [US]
In January 2023, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) announced it had been awarded a multi-million-dollar contract by the Irregular Warfare Technical Support Directorate (IWTSD) of the US DoD …
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Navy
Arleigh Burke Flight III (DDG 150 - DDG 154) [USN]
The Arleigh Burkes-destroyers were designed to replace the US Navy’s Spruance-class, and so far, the class has spanned multiple flights in the form of Flight …
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Navy
E-6 TACAMO Recapitalisation Programme (E-130J) [USN]
The TACAMO Recapitalisation Programme (E-130J) will replace the ageing E-6B Mercury and transition the US Airborne Strategic NC3 capability between aircraft. E-130J mission equipment will …
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Army
Heavy Lift VTOL (HVTOL) [US Army]
In October 2023, the US Army awarded Near Earth Autonomy and Kaman a contract to demonstrate a VTOL UAV capable of carrying 800lb of cargo over …
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Joint
Replicator 1 [US]
The Replicator programme was a Biden Administration effort to field thousands of attritable, autonomous systems across multiple domains before the end of 2025 to better …
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Joint
Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Unmanned Expeditionary (MUX) (Increment 2) [USMC]
In late 2022, the US acquired two XQ-58A Valkyrie UAVs for the USMC to support platform prototyping and integration efforts for the previously unrevealed Penetrating …
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Marine Corps
ACV (Batch 4) [USA]
In December 2023, the United States Marine Corps announced that it had awarded a contract modification worth US$211 million to BAE Systems Land and Armaments to produce …
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Navy
BQM-177A [US Navy]
Kratos received a $49.47 million contract from the US DoD on 31 January 2023 to acquire 55 full-rate production BQM-177A target drones and other equipment. A …
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Navy
MQ-25 Stingray (13-76) [USN]
The MQ-25 Stringray, or Unmanned Carrier Aviation (UCA), programme aims to develop a UAV to conduct aerial refuelling as a primary mission and provide ISR …
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Navy
Arleigh Burke Flight III (DDG 155 - DDG 159) [USN]
The Arleigh Burkes-destroyers were designed to replace the US Navy’s Spruance-class, and so far, the class has spanned multiple flights in the form of Flight …
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Navy
Virginia Class Attack Submarine (SSN 823 - SSN 850)
The US Navy’s (USN’s) Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSN) are the foundation of US naval power. Also known as the SSN 774 class, these boats …
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Navy
T-AGOS Surtass Ships (6-7) [USN]
The US Navy, through the T-AGOS(X) programme, is looking to procure seven new Ocean Surveillance Ships. The new vessels are intended to replace five ageing …
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Marine Corps
Medium Landing Ship (11-33) [USMC]
The US Marine Corps is looking to develop a new platform to bridge the gap between its large assault ships and smaller landing craft. This …
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Navy
Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) [USN]
The United States Navy seeks a carrier-capable loyal wingman drone that can operate alongside crewed aircraft. Speaking at Sea Air Space 2024, USN personnel stated …
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Army
Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) Alternative [USA]
In February 2024, the US Army cancelled the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) procurement programme. The funds were reportedly allocated to other projects, including the procurement of …
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Navy
Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS)/T-45 Replacement [USN]
The US Navy’s (USN) Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS) programme is intended to replace the T-45 Goshhawk trainer. Three manufacturers have answered an unofficial Request …
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Marine Corps
K1000ULE [USMC]
In April 2024, Kraus Hamdani Aerospace was awarded a contract from the USN to procure the American company's K1000ULE drone. Based on a Defence Insight unit cost model …
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Joint
Replicator 2 [US]
While the Pentagon’s ambitious Replicator programme was progressing swiftly, Biden Administration officials began planning the second version of the effort: Replicator 2.0. The head of the …
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Navy
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Next-Generation Large Surface Combatants (LSC) - DDG(X)
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: Combat Management Systems part of the Next-Generation Large Surface Combatants (LSC) - DDG(X). View platform programme here
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Air Force
Air: Radio and SATCOM | Penetrating Counter Air (PCA)
This subsystem requirement is for the Air: Radio and SATCOM part of the Penetrating Counter Air (PCA). View platform programme here
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Air Force
Air: Helmet-mounted displays | Penetrating Counter Air (PCA)
This subsystem requirement is for the Air: Helmet-mounted displays part of the Penetrating Counter Air (PCA). View platform programme here
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Air Force
Air: Radio and SATCOM | F-35A Joint Strike Fighter - USAF Future Procurement
This subsystem requirement is for the Air: Radio and SATCOM part of the F-35A Joint Strike Fighter - USAF Future Procurement. View platform programme here
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Air Force
Air: Helmet-mounted displays | F-35A Joint Strike Fighter - USAF Future Procurement
This subsystem requirement is for the Air: Helmet-mounted displays part of the F-35A Joint Strike Fighter - USAF Future Procurement. View platform programme here
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Navy
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Arleigh Burke Flight III (DDG 150 - DDG 154) [USN]
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: Combat Management Systems part of the Arleigh Burke Flight III (DDG 150 - DDG 154) [USN]. View platform …
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Navy
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Arleigh Burke Flight III (DDG 155 - DDG 159) [USN]
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: Combat Management Systems part of the Arleigh Burke Flight III (DDG 155 - DDG 159) [USN]. View platform …
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Air Force
Data links | Penetrating Counter Air (PCA)
This subsystem requirement is for the Data links part of the Penetrating Counter Air (PCA). View platform programme here
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Air Force
Air: Head-up displays | Penetrating Counter Air (PCA)
This subsystem requirement is for the Air: Head-up displays part of the Penetrating Counter Air (PCA). View platform programme here
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Air Force
Data links | F-35A Joint Strike Fighter - USAF Future Procurement
This subsystem requirement is for the Data links part of the F-35A Joint Strike Fighter - USAF Future Procurement. View platform programme here
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Air Force
Air: Head-up displays | F-35A Joint Strike Fighter - USAF Future Procurement
This subsystem requirement is for the Air: Head-up displays part of the F-35A Joint Strike Fighter - USAF Future Procurement. View platform programme here
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Navy
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Constellation Class - FFG(X) (11-20)
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: Combat Management Systems part of the Constellation Class - FFG(X) (11-20). View platform programme here
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Navy
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Constellation Class - FFG(X) (11-20)
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: shipboard communication systems part of the Constellation Class - FFG(X) (11-20). View platform programme here
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Navy
UAS: communication systems | Future Vertical Lift Maritime Strike (FVL-MS) [USA]
This subsystem requirement is for the UAS: communication systems part of the Future Vertical Lift Maritime Strike (FVL-MS) [USA]. View platform programme here
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Navy
UAS: flight control systems | Future Vertical Lift Maritime Strike (FVL-MS) [USA]
This subsystem requirement is for the UAS: flight control systems part of the Future Vertical Lift Maritime Strike (FVL-MS) [USA]. View platform programme here
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Navy
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Gerald R. Ford Class (CVN 82) [USN]
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: Combat Management Systems part of the Gerald R. Ford Class (CVN 82) [USN]. View platform programme here
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Navy
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Gerald R. Ford Class (CVN 82) [USN]
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: shipboard communication systems part of the Gerald R. Ford Class (CVN 82) [USN]. View platform programme here
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Coast Guard
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Offshore Patrol Cutters (OPC 10 to OPC 25)
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: Combat Management Systems part of the Offshore Patrol Cutters (OPC 10 to OPC 25). View platform programme here
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Coast Guard
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Offshore Patrol Cutters (OPC 10 to OPC 25)
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: shipboard communication systems part of the Offshore Patrol Cutters (OPC 10 to OPC 25). View platform programme here
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Joint
HERO-120 [USSOCOM]
In June 2024, Shephard reported that UVision and Mistral had been contracted to supply Hero-120SF Loitering Munitions to US Special Operations Command under a $73.5 million contract. Based …
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Air Force
Transponders and IFF | Penetrating Counter Air (PCA)
This subsystem requirement is for the Transponders and IFF part of the Penetrating Counter Air (PCA). View platform programme here
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Air Force
Transponders and IFF | F-35A Joint Strike Fighter - USAF Future Procurement
This subsystem requirement is for the Transponders and IFF part of the F-35A Joint Strike Fighter - USAF Future Procurement. View platform programme here
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Coast Guard
Maritime UAS (MUAS) [USCG]
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) awarded Shield AI a contract worth up to US$198.1 million in June 2024 to supply UAVs to be deployed …
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Marine Corps
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Medium Landing Ship (1-8) [USMC]
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: Combat Management Systems part of the Medium Landing Ship (1-8) [USMC]. View platform programme here
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Marine Corps
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Medium Landing Ship (1-8) [USMC]
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: shipboard communication systems part of the Medium Landing Ship (1-8) [USMC]. View platform programme here
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Marine Corps
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Medium Landing Ship (9-18) [USMC]
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: Combat Management Systems part of the Medium Landing Ship (9-18) [USMC]. View platform programme here
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Marine Corps
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Medium Landing Ship (9-18) [USMC]
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: shipboard communication systems part of the Medium Landing Ship (9-18) [USMC]. View platform programme here
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Air Force
Penetrating Counter Air (PCA) (Uncrewed) [USAF]
Speaking at Farnborough Air Show 2024, Frank Kendall, Secretary of the Air Force, suggested that the Penetrating Counter Air (PCA), the USAF's sixth-generation fighter, which is being acquired …
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Army
Group 4/5 UAV [US Army]
The US Department of Defence (DoD) published a Request for Information (RfI) in June 2024. The request sought market research from the drone industry regarding current …
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Navy
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Next-Generation Large Surface Combatants (LSC) - DDG(X)
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: shipboard communication systems part of the Next-Generation Large Surface Combatants (LSC) - DDG(X). View platform programme here
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Navy
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Virginia Class Attack Submarine (SSN 812 - SSN 822)
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: Combat Management Systems part of the Virginia Class Attack Submarine (SSN 812 - SSN 822). View platform programme …
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Navy
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Virginia Class Attack Submarine (SSN 812 - SSN 822)
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: shipboard communication systems part of the Virginia Class Attack Submarine (SSN 812 - SSN 822). View platform programme …
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Navy
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Columbia Class Submarine (3-12)
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: shipboard communication systems part of the Columbia Class Submarine (3-12). View platform programme here
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Navy
Naval: Combat Management Systems | SSN(X) Programme [USN]
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: Combat Management Systems part of the SSN(X) Programme [USN]. View platform programme here
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Navy
Naval: shipboard communication systems | SSN(X) Programme [USN]
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: shipboard communication systems part of the SSN(X) Programme [USN]. View platform programme here
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Navy
Naval: Combat Management Systems | T-AGOS Surtass Ships (1-5) [USN]
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: Combat Management Systems part of the T-AGOS Surtass Ships (1-5) [USN]. View platform programme here
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Navy
Naval: shipboard communication systems | T-AGOS Surtass Ships (1-5) [USN]
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: shipboard communication systems part of the T-AGOS Surtass Ships (1-5) [USN]. View platform programme here
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Navy
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Light Replenishment Oiler (T-AOL) [USN]
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: Combat Management Systems part of the Light Replenishment Oiler (T-AOL) [USN]. View platform programme here
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Navy
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Light Replenishment Oiler (T-AOL) [USN]
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: shipboard communication systems part of the Light Replenishment Oiler (T-AOL) [USN]. View platform programme here
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Navy
Naval: Combat Management Systems | AS Submarine Tenders [USN]
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: Combat Management Systems part of the AS Submarine Tenders [USN]. View platform programme here
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Navy
Naval: shipboard communication systems | AS Submarine Tenders [USN]
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: shipboard communication systems part of the AS Submarine Tenders [USN]. View platform programme here
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Navy
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Arleigh Burke Flight III (DDG 150 - DDG 154) [USN]
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: shipboard communication systems part of the Arleigh Burke Flight III (DDG 150 - DDG 154) [USN]. View platform …
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Navy
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Arleigh Burke Flight III (DDG 155 - DDG 159) [USN]
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: shipboard communication systems part of the Arleigh Burke Flight III (DDG 155 - DDG 159) [USN]. View platform …
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Navy
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Virginia Class Attack Submarine (SSN 823 - SSN 824)
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: Combat Management Systems part of the Virginia Class Attack Submarine (SSN 823 - SSN 824). View platform programme …
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Navy
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Virginia Class Attack Submarine (SSN 823 - SSN 824)
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: shipboard communication systems part of the Virginia Class Attack Submarine (SSN 823 - SSN 824). View platform programme …
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Navy
Naval: Combat Management Systems | T-AGOS Surtass Ships (6-7) [USN]
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: Combat Management Systems part of the T-AGOS Surtass Ships (6-7) [USN]. View platform programme here
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Navy
Naval: shipboard communication systems | T-AGOS Surtass Ships (6-7) [USN]
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: shipboard communication systems part of the T-AGOS Surtass Ships (6-7) [USN]. View platform programme here
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Marine Corps
Long Range/Long Endurance (LR/LE) [USMC]
Within the context of the USMC’s Force Design 2030, the Family of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (FoSUAS) programme has three elements, one of which is …
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Marine Corps
Nano VTOL [USMC]
In April 2024, the USMC released a document outlining its drone strategy and how it intended to achieve its uncrewed ambitions. The document contained various …
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Air Force
Air: Radio and SATCOM | E-7A Wedgetail (USA - Forecast)
This subsystem requirement is for the Air: Radio and SATCOM part of the E-7A Wedgetail (USA - Forecast). View platform programme here
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Air Force
Data links | E-7A Wedgetail (USA - Forecast)
This subsystem requirement is for the Data links part of the E-7A Wedgetail (USA - Forecast). View platform programme here
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Air Force
Air: Head-up displays | E-7A Wedgetail (USA - Forecast)
This subsystem requirement is for the Air: Head-up displays part of the E-7A Wedgetail (USA - Forecast). View platform programme here
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Air Force
Transponders and IFF | E-7A Wedgetail (USA - Forecast)
This subsystem requirement is for the Transponders and IFF part of the E-7A Wedgetail (USA - Forecast). View platform programme here
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Other
Long-Endurance UAV [US AFRICOM]
US Africa Command (AFRICOM) has been utilising leased General Atomics' MQ-9A Reapers for ISR missions for years. However, in August 2024, speaking at the Emerging Technologies for …
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Navy
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Next-Generation Large Surface Combatants (LSC) - DDG(X) [USN]
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: Combat Management Systems part of the Next-Generation Large Surface Combatants (LSC) - DDG(X) [USN]. View platform programme here
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Navy
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Gerald R. Ford Class (CVN 82 - CVN 83) [USN]
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: Combat Management Systems part of the Gerald R. Ford Class (CVN 82 - CVN 83) [USN]. View platform …
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Navy
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Gerald R. Ford Class (CVN 82 - CVN 83) [USN]
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: shipboard communication systems part of the Gerald R. Ford Class (CVN 82 - CVN 83) [USN]. View platform …
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Navy
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Next-Generation Large Surface Combatants (LSC) - DDG(X) [USN]
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: shipboard communication systems part of the Next-Generation Large Surface Combatants (LSC) - DDG(X) [USN]. View platform programme here
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Air Force
Air: Radio and SATCOM | E-7A Wedgetail (1-2) [USA]
This subsystem requirement is for the Air: Radio and SATCOM part of the E-7A Wedgetail (1-2) [USA]. View platform programme here
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Air Force
Data links | E-7A Wedgetail (1-2) [USA]
This subsystem requirement is for the Data links part of the E-7A Wedgetail (1-2) [USA]. View platform programme here
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Air Force
Air: Head-up displays | E-7A Wedgetail (1-2) [USA]
This subsystem requirement is for the Air: Head-up displays part of the E-7A Wedgetail (1-2) [USA]. View platform programme here
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Air Force
Transponders and IFF | E-7A Wedgetail (1-2) [USA]
This subsystem requirement is for the Transponders and IFF part of the E-7A Wedgetail (1-2) [USA]. View platform programme here
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Navy
Data links | E-6 TACAMO Recapitalisation Programme (E-XX) [USN]
This subsystem requirement is for the Data links part of the E-6 TACAMO Recapitalisation Programme (E-XX) [USN]. View platform programme here
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Navy
Air: Head-up displays | E-6 TACAMO Recapitalisation Programme (E-XX) [USN]
This subsystem requirement is for the Air: Head-up displays part of the E-6 TACAMO Recapitalisation Programme (E-XX) [USN]. View platform programme here
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Navy
Transponders and IFF | E-6 TACAMO Recapitalisation Programme (E-XX) [USN]
This subsystem requirement is for the Transponders and IFF part of the E-6 TACAMO Recapitalisation Programme (E-XX) [USN]. View platform programme here
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Army
Lethal Unmanned Systems (LUS): Switchblade [US]
On 27 August 2024, the US Department of Defence (DoD) awarded AeroVironment a contract worth $990 million for a stand-off capability for dismounted infantry formations …
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Army
Company Level Small Uncrewed Aircraft System (SUAS) Directed Requirement (DR) [US Army]
The Company Level Small Uncrewed Aircraft System (SUAS) Directed Requirement (DR), or Co Level SUAS DR, is a US Army programme that saw ten-year US$14.42 …
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Air Force
Air: Radio and SATCOM | KC-Y tanker aircraft [USA]
This subsystem requirement is for the Air: Radio and SATCOM part of the KC-Y tanker aircraft [USA]. View platform programme here
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Air Force
Data links | KC-Y tanker aircraft [USA]
This subsystem requirement is for the Data links part of the KC-Y tanker aircraft [USA]. View platform programme here
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Air Force
Transponders and IFF | KC-Y tanker aircraft [USA]
This subsystem requirement is for the Transponders and IFF part of the KC-Y tanker aircraft [USA]. View platform programme here
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Navy
Air: Radio and SATCOM | F-35C Carrier Variant (CV) Future Procurement
This subsystem requirement is for the Air: Radio and SATCOM part of the F-35C Carrier Variant (CV) Future Procurement. View platform programme here
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Navy
Data links | F-35C Carrier Variant (CV) Future Procurement
This subsystem requirement is for the Data links part of the F-35C Carrier Variant (CV) Future Procurement. View platform programme here
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Navy
Air: Helmet-mounted displays | F-35C Carrier Variant (CV) Future Procurement
This subsystem requirement is for the Air: Helmet-mounted displays part of the F-35C Carrier Variant (CV) Future Procurement. View platform programme here
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Navy
Air: Head-up displays | F-35C Carrier Variant (CV) Future Procurement
This subsystem requirement is for the Air: Head-up displays part of the F-35C Carrier Variant (CV) Future Procurement. View platform programme here
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Navy
Transponders and IFF | F-35C Carrier Variant (CV) Future Procurement
This subsystem requirement is for the Transponders and IFF part of the F-35C Carrier Variant (CV) Future Procurement. View platform programme here
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Navy
Air: Radio and SATCOM | F-35B STOVL Future Procurement - US Navy
This subsystem requirement is for the Air: Radio and SATCOM part of the F-35B STOVL Future Procurement - US Navy. View platform programme here
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Navy
Data links | F-35B STOVL Future Procurement - US Navy
This subsystem requirement is for the Data links part of the F-35B STOVL Future Procurement - US Navy. View platform programme here
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Navy
Air: Helmet-mounted displays | F-35B STOVL Future Procurement - US Navy
This subsystem requirement is for the Air: Helmet-mounted displays part of the F-35B STOVL Future Procurement - US Navy. View platform programme here
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Navy
Air: Head-up displays | F-35B STOVL Future Procurement - US Navy
This subsystem requirement is for the Air: Head-up displays part of the F-35B STOVL Future Procurement - US Navy. View platform programme here
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Navy
Transponders and IFF | F-35B STOVL Future Procurement - US Navy
This subsystem requirement is for the Transponders and IFF part of the F-35B STOVL Future Procurement - US Navy. View platform programme here
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Army
UAS: communication systems | Long Range Reconnaissance (LRR) / Rucksack Portable UAS (RPUAS) [USA]
This subsystem requirement is for the UAS: communication systems part of the Long Range Reconnaissance (LRR) / Rucksack Portable UAS (RPUAS) [USA]. View platform programme …
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Army
UAS: flight control systems | Long Range Reconnaissance (LRR) / Rucksack Portable UAS (RPUAS) [USA]
This subsystem requirement is for the UAS: flight control systems part of the Long Range Reconnaissance (LRR) / Rucksack Portable UAS (RPUAS) [USA]. View platform …
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Joint
Long Range One-way Platforms [US]
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) released a solicitation in October 2024 for a low-cost, long-range, one-way drone that could host a range of payloads weighing 10-25kg. Responses …
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Army
Medium Range Reconnaissance (MRR) / Rucksack Portable UAS (RPUAS) [USA]
Under its Rucksack Portable UAS (RPUAS) programme, the US Army plans to procure a Family of Small UAS (FoSUAS) to provide an organic ISR capability …
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Navy
Data links | Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS)/T-45 Replacement [USN]
This subsystem requirement is for the Data links part of the Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS)/T-45 Replacement [USN]. View platform programme here
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Navy
Air: Helmet-mounted displays | Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS)/T-45 Replacement [USN]
This subsystem requirement is for the Air: Helmet-mounted displays part of the Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS)/T-45 Replacement [USN]. View platform programme here
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Navy
Air: Head-up displays | Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS)/T-45 Replacement [USN]
This subsystem requirement is for the Air: Head-up displays part of the Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS)/T-45 Replacement [USN]. View platform programme here
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Navy
Transponders and IFF | Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS)/T-45 Replacement [USN]
This subsystem requirement is for the Transponders and IFF part of the Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS)/T-45 Replacement [USN]. View platform programme here
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Other
Echelon 2: Ground Organic Precision Strike Systems (GOPSS) [USSOCOM]
The U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) launched the Precision Strike Systems (PSS) programme, later called the Ground Organic Precision Strike Systems (GOPSS), to acquire loitering capabilities. The …
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Other
Echelon 1: Ground Organic Precision Strike Systems (GOPSS) [USSOCOM]
The U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) launched the Precision Strike Systems (PSS) programme, later called the Ground Organic Precision Strike Systems (GOPSS), to acquire loitering …
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Other
Echelon 0: Ground Organic Precision Strike Systems (GOPSS) [USSOCOM]
The U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) launched the Precision Strike Systems (PSS) programme, later called the Ground Organic Precision Strike Systems (GOPSS), to acquire loitering …
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Army
Soldier Borne Sensor (SBS) (Phase II) [USA]
In 2018, the US Army selected the FLIR Systems Black Hornet Personal Reconnaissance System (PRS) for Phase I of its Soldier Borne Sensor (SBS) programme. …
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Army
K1000ULE [US Army]
Following various trials with Kraus Hamdani Aerospace's K1000ULE UAV, including in the Baliktan military experiment, Project Convergence and the Edge exercise, the Pentagon awarded the manufacturer a …
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Air Force
Air: Radio and SATCOM | Penetrating Counter Air (PCA) [USA]
This subsystem requirement is for the Air: Radio and SATCOM part of the Penetrating Counter Air (PCA) [USA]. View platform programme here
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Air Force
Air: Helmet-mounted displays | Penetrating Counter Air (PCA) [USA]
This subsystem requirement is for the Air: Helmet-mounted displays part of the Penetrating Counter Air (PCA) [USA]. View platform programme here
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Air Force
Data links | Penetrating Counter Air (PCA) [USA]
This subsystem requirement is for the Data links part of the Penetrating Counter Air (PCA) [USA]. View platform programme here
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Air Force
Air: Head-up displays | Penetrating Counter Air (PCA) [USA]
This subsystem requirement is for the Air: Head-up displays part of the Penetrating Counter Air (PCA) [USA]. View platform programme here
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Air Force
Transponders and IFF | Penetrating Counter Air (PCA) [USA]
This subsystem requirement is for the Transponders and IFF part of the Penetrating Counter Air (PCA) [USA]. View platform programme here
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Navy
Data links | E-6 TACAMO Recapitalisation Programme (E-130J) [USN]
This subsystem requirement is for the Data links part of the E-6 TACAMO Recapitalisation Programme (E-130J) [USN]. View platform programme here
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Navy
Air: Head-up displays | E-6 TACAMO Recapitalisation Programme (E-130J) [USN]
This subsystem requirement is for the Air: Head-up displays part of the E-6 TACAMO Recapitalisation Programme (E-130J) [USN]. View platform programme here
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Navy
Transponders and IFF | E-6 TACAMO Recapitalisation Programme (E-130J) [USN]
This subsystem requirement is for the Transponders and IFF part of the E-6 TACAMO Recapitalisation Programme (E-130J) [USN]. View platform programme here
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Navy
Air: Radio and SATCOM | E-6 TACAMO Recapitalisation Programme (E-130J) [USN]
This subsystem requirement is for the Air: Radio and SATCOM part of the E-6 TACAMO Recapitalisation Programme (E-130J) [USN]. View platform programme here
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Air Force
Tempest 50 [USAF]
In December 2024, Firestorm Labs was awarded a $100 million Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase III indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for UAVs, support services, and research and development …
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Navy
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Explorer Class / T-AGOS Surtass Ships (1-5) [USN]
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: Combat Management Systems part of the Explorer Class / T-AGOS Surtass Ships (1-5) [USN]. View platform programme here
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Navy
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Explorer Class / T-AGOS Surtass Ships (1-5) [USN]
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: shipboard communication systems part of the Explorer Class / T-AGOS Surtass Ships (1-5) [USN]. View platform programme here
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Border Guard
Edge 130 [US]
Across three orders between October 2024 and January 2025, the US spent $3.12 million on acquiring the Edge 130 rotary-wing UAV from Red Cat Holdings. Shephard …
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Army
CH-47F [U.S. Army]
Boeing announced that the U.S. Army finalised an order for three CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters in December 2024; the contract is valued at $135 …
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Other
FPV Drones (Ukraine Aid) [US]
Forbes reported in February 2025 that Neros had won a contract to deliver 6,000 FPV loitering munitions to Ukraine over six months. Shephard estimates the …
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Other
Multidomian Micro Drones [USSOCOM]
In late 2024, the US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) announced it sought information on Group 1, micro UAVs. It outlined various hardware and software requirements and …
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Joint
Artemis [US]
In March 2025, the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) announced that four companies had been awarded prototype contracts for Artemis, a project to evaluate and acquire long-range …
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Air Force
MH-47G [U.S. Army]
On 27 March 2025, Boeing announced a contract from the United States Army to remanufacture five MH-47G Block II Chinook helicopters. According to the press …
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Other
Scorpio 500 [US]
XTEND was awarded a US$8.8 million contract by the US Department of Defense (DoD) for the Scorpio 500 in December 2024. The contract was awarded …
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Army
Launched Effects-Short Range (LE-SR) [US]
The Launched Effects-Short Range (LE-SR) is an initiative to refine the Army’s integration of advanced uncrewed systems and to enhance battlefield capabilities through the exploration and acquisition of …
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Joint
Attritable Multirotor First Person View (AM-FPV) [US]
Performance Drone Work's (PDW) CEO confirmed to Shephard at Special Operations Forces (SOF) Week 2025 that the Attritable Multirotor First Person View (AM-FPV) had been acquired by undisclosed …
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Army
Purpose Built Attritable System (PBAS) [US]
The US Army requires a First Person View (FPV) UAV and has launched the Purpose-Built Attritable System (PBAS) programme to acquire one. It wishes the …
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Navy
Maritime Launched Effects (MLE) [US]
The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is equipping the 31 Combatant Craft Medium (CCM) Mk2 vessels it is acquiring with loitering munitions and a …
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Other
FPV Drones [USSOCOM]
The US Special Operations Command Central (SOCCENT) released a single-source contract in March 2025 to acquire an unspecified quantity of first-person view (FPV) drones and associated …
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Army
Future Tactical UAS (FTUAS) (Increment 1) [USA]
The US Army planned to procure a Future Tactical UAS (FTUAS) to replace the Textron Systems RQ-7Bv2 Shadow tactical UAV in service with the US …
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Air Force
Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) (Increment 2) [USAF]
The USAF's collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) programme aims to acquire a single or family of attritable UAVs with significant autonomous capabilities and the ability to …
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Coast Guard
Search And Rescue (SAR) UAV [USCG]
For years, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) has expressed an interest in UAVs to enhance its search and rescue (SAR) operations. Most recently, in …
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Army
Stryker (Sergeant Stout) [USA]
In June 2025, the US Army announced that it had awarded a US$621 million contract to General Dynamics to provide an unknown quantity of Sergeant …
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Coast Guard
Fast Response Cutters (68-77) [USCG]
As reported by Shephard in July 2025, the US Coast Guard (USCG) will receive around $25 billion to cover the acquisition of new capabilities from …
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Coast Guard
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Fast Response Cutters (USCG Domestic Programme) (68-77)
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: Combat Management Systems part of the Fast Response Cutters (USCG Domestic Programme) (68-77). View platform programme here
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Coast Guard
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Fast Response Cutters (USCG Domestic Programme) (68-77)
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: shipboard communication systems part of the Fast Response Cutters (USCG Domestic Programme) (68-77). View platform programme here
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Army
M1165 Special Ops HMMWV [USA]
In July 2025, the US Department of Defense (DoD) issued a US$126.5 million contract to AM General to produce M1165A1B3 Humvees. Whilst the number of vehicles …
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Navy
MQ-25 Stingray (1-9) [USN]
The MQ-25 Stringray, or Unmanned Carrier Aviation (UCA), programme aims to develop a UAV to conduct aerial refuelling as a primary mission and provide ISR …
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Marine Corps
ACV-30 (Batch 2) [USA]
In August 2025, the US Marine Corps (USMC) awarded a contract to BAE Systems and Kongsberg to provide an additional 31 Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACV) …
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Marine Corps
ACV-30 (Batch 1) [USA]
In April 2025, the US Marine Corps (USMC) awarded a US$185.5 million contract to BAE Systems to begin full-rate production of the Amphibious Combat Vehicle 30 (ACV-30). …
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Army
RQ-7 Shadow Replacement / Post Future Tactical UAS (FTUAS) [US Army]
The US Army cancelled Increment 2 of the US Army's Future Tactical UAS (FTUAS) programme, intended to replace the Textron Systems RQ-7 Shadow in service …
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Air Force
KC-46A Follow-On (Israel Aid) [U.S.]
The Israeli Ministry of Defence announced plans to acquire two additional KC-46A refuelling aircraft. According to reports, Israel's Defence Ministry Director General has approved the …
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Air Force
Air: Radio and SATCOM | KC-46A Follow-On (Israel Aid) [U.S.]
This subsystem requirement is for the Air: Radio and SATCOM part of the KC-46A Follow-On (Israel Aid) [U.S.]. View platform programme here
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Air Force
Data links | KC-46A Follow-On (Israel Aid) [U.S.]
This subsystem requirement is for the Data links part of the KC-46A Follow-On (Israel Aid) [U.S.]. View platform programme here
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Air Force
Transponders and IFF | KC-46A Follow-On (Israel Aid) [U.S.]
This subsystem requirement is for the Transponders and IFF part of the KC-46A Follow-On (Israel Aid) [U.S.]. View platform programme here
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Army
M1152A1B2/M1165A1B3 HMMWV [USA]
In September 2025, the US Department of Defense (DoD) awarded AM General a US$50.9 million contract to produce 112 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV), colloquially known …
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Army
Mobile Strike Force Vehicle (Ukraine Aid) [USA]
In September 2025, the US Department of Defense (DoD) awarded Textron a US$163.3 million contract to provide 65 Mobile Strike Force Vehicles (MSFV), an upgraded …
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Army
Lethal Unmanned Systems (LUS): HERO [US]
In September 2025, Mistral was awarded a US$982 million hybrid cost-no-fee and firm-fixed-price contract to provide Lethal Unmanned Systems (LUS). Mistral is known as the exclusive US …
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Marine Corps
CH-53K [U.S. Marine Corps]
On 26 September 2025, Sikorsky announced a new contract from the U.S. government for the construction of up to 99 CH-53K helicopters. According to Lockheed Martin, …
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Air Force
C-100 [USAF]
Performance Drone Works (PDW) was awarded a contract from the US Air Force’s 93rd Air Ground Operations Wing (AGOW) for the company’s C-100 rotary-wing drone …
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National Guard
Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) [USAFR & ANG]
Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach, a nominee to be the USAF’s next chief of staff, told the Senate Armed Services Committee during his confirmation hearing in October 2025 …
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Air Force
GHOST [US]
In May 2025, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) was awarded a US$99.29 million cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for the development of a hybrid-electric propulsion ducted fan next-generation …
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Navy
Constellation Class - FFG(X) (3-10) [USA]
The US Navy ran the Next Generational Future Guided Missile Frigate (FFG X) programme to build a replacement for the Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigates, the …
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Navy
FF(X) Frigate [USN]
In November 2025, the US Navy announced it was cancelling the majority of its planned Constellation-class vessels, citing the need to grow the US fleet faster …
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Army
M2A4/M7A4 Bradley (September 2024) [USA]
In September 2024, the US government awarded BAE Systems a US$440 million contract to upgrade 200 older Bradley IFVs to the most recent A4 standard. …
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Army
M2A4/M7A4 Bradley (December 2024) [USA]
In December 2024, the US government awarded BAE Systems a US$656.2 million contract to upgrade an unspecified number of Bradleys to the most recent A4 standard. …
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Army
M2A4/M7A4 Bradley (September 2025) [USA]
In September 2025, the US government awarded BAE Systems a US$22.4 million contract to upgrade an unspecified number of Bradleys to the most recent A4 standard. …
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Army
M2A4/M7A4 Bradley (November 2025) [USA]
In December 2024, the US government awarded BAE Systems a US$390 million contract to upgrade an unspecified number of Bradleys to the most recent A4 …
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Army
Drone Dominance Program (DDP) [US]
In July 2025, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth laid out the Drone Dominance Program (DDP), a Trump administration initiative to accelerate US small-attack-drone production and equip …
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Navy
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Constellation Class Alternative [USN]
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: Combat Management Systems part of the Constellation Class Alternative [USN]. View platform programme here
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Navy
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Constellation Class Alternative [USN]
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: shipboard communication systems part of the Constellation Class Alternative [USN]. View platform programme here
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Marine Corps
ACV-30 (Batch 3) [USA]
In December 2025, the US government awarded BAE Systems a contract for another 30 ACV-30s. The contract was valued at $184.4 million and Shephard forecasts that delivery is likely to …
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Marine Corps
Organic Precision Fire - Light (OPF-L) (Uncontracted) [USMC]
As part of the USMC’s modernisation effort, Force Design 2030, the service wishes to field loitering munitions within its small infantry units to improve close-combat …
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Coast Guard
Arctic Security Cutters (1-6) [USCG]
The Arctic Security Cutters are a medium-sized icebreaker part of a broader programme to increase the size of the United States Coast Guard's Arctic fleet. …
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Coast Guard
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Arctic Security Cutters (1-6) [USN]
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: Combat Management Systems part of the Arctic Security Cutters (1-6) [USN]. View platform programme here
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Coast Guard
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Arctic Security Cutters (1-6) [USN]
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: shipboard communication systems part of the Arctic Security Cutters (1-6) [USN]. View platform programme here
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Marine Corps
First-Person View (FPV) UAV [USMC]
A request for information (RFI) was published by the US in December 2025 that outlined a procurement of 10,000 first-person view (FPV) aircraft for the …
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Marine Corps
ACV-30 (Batch 4) [USA]
The US Marine Corps (USMC) is currently in the process of procuring ACV-30 IFVs in order to enhance its lethality. The U.S. Department of Defense’s …
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Army
THeMIS [USA]
In March 2025 the US Army's Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) acquired a THeMIS UGV equipped with the MIFIK Intelligent Functions Kit from Milrem …
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Navy
AD(X) Destroyer Tenders [USN]
At Surface Navy 2026, General Dynamics NASSCO unveiled an internally developed concept, pitching a AD(X) Destroyer Tender to the USN. The destroyer tender would be …
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Navy
Naval: Combat Management Systems | AD(X) Destroyer Tenders [USN]
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: Combat Management Systems part of the AD(X) Destroyer Tenders [USN]. View platform programme here
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Navy
Naval: shipboard communication systems | AD(X) Destroyer Tenders [USN]
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: shipboard communication systems part of the AD(X) Destroyer Tenders [USN]. View platform programme here
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Army
Commando Select (Ukraine Aid) [USA]
In January 2026, Textron Systems was awarded a US$163.4 million contract by the US government to provide Ukraine with 65 Commando Select vehicles. Delivery is scheduled …
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Air Force
RQ-170 Sentinel [US]
Lockheed Martin's RQ-170 Sentinel is a highly secretive, low-observable HALE UAS designed for reconnaissance and surveillance. According to 2021 reports, the USAF had an estimated inventory …
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Air Force
L3 Harris T7 [USA]
In January 2026 it was announced that the U.S. Navy and Marines selected L3Harris T7 robots to supply 34 UGVs for explosive ordnance disposal missions. Based on …
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Joint
Containerized Autonomous Drone Delivery System (CADDS) (Group 1-3) [US]
In February 2026, the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) requested proposals for a Containerized Autonomous Drone Delivery System (CADDS), a solution to store, transport, rapidly deploy …
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Army
Medium Modular Equipment Transport Trailer (M-METT)[US]
The US Army is expected to release a Request For Proposal in 2026 for its Medium Modular Equipment Transport Trailer (M-METT) programme which is expected to …
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Navy
Naval: Combat Management Systems | FF(X) Frigate [USN]
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: Combat Management Systems part of the FF(X) Frigate [USN]. View platform programme here
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Navy
Naval: shipboard communication systems | FF(X) Frigate [USN]
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: shipboard communication systems part of the FF(X) Frigate [USN]. View platform programme here
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Navy
Runway Independent Maritime & Expeditionary Strike (RIMES) [US]
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) posted a solicitation in February 2026 that revealed the US Navy required a Runway Independent Maritime & Expeditionary Strike (RIMES) system; …
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Coast Guard
Arctic Security Cutters (7-11) [USCG]
The Arctic Security Cutters are a medium-sized icebreaker part of a broader programme to increase the size of the United States Coast Guard's Arctic fleet. …
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Coast Guard
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Arctic Security Cutters (1-6) [USCG]
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: Combat Management Systems part of the Arctic Security Cutters (1-6) [USCG]. View platform programme here
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Coast Guard
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Arctic Security Cutters (1-6) [USCG]
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: shipboard communication systems part of the Arctic Security Cutters (1-6) [USCG]. View platform programme here
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Coast Guard
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Arctic Security Cutters (7-11) [USG]
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: Combat Management Systems part of the Arctic Security Cutters (7-11) [USG]. View platform programme here
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Coast Guard
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Arctic Security Cutters (7-11) [USG]
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: shipboard communication systems part of the Arctic Security Cutters (7-11) [USG]. View platform programme here
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Coast Guard
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Arctic Security Cutters (7-11) [USCG]
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: Combat Management Systems part of the Arctic Security Cutters (7-11) [USCG]. View platform programme here
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Coast Guard
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Arctic Security Cutters (7-11) [USCG]
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: shipboard communication systems part of the Arctic Security Cutters (7-11) [USCG]. View platform programme here
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Navy
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Columbia Class Submarine (3-12) [USN]
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: shipboard communication systems part of the Columbia Class Submarine (3-12) [USN]. View platform programme here
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Marine Corps
ACV-30 (Batch 5) [USA]
The US Marine Corps (USMC) is currently in the process of procuring ACV-30 IFVs in order to enhance its lethality. The U.S. Department of Defense’s …
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Army
Sentinel G3 [USA]
AeroSentinel announced in March 2026 that it had received an additional order from the US for its Sentinel G3 UAV, valued at NIS 1 million (US$324,900). …
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Air Force
VTOL-Capable Group 2 UAV [USA]
The USAF issued a Request for Information (RFI) in March 2026 for a commercially available, modular, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL)- capable Group 2 fixed-wing UAV …
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Air Force
K1000ULE [USAF]
Kraus Hamdani Aerospace (KHA) announced in April 2026 that it had been awarded a single-source IDIQ rapid-deployment contract by the US Air Forces Central (AFCENT) worth US$270 …
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Air Force
X10D (Base defence) [USAF]
The US Air Forces Central (USAFCENT), the air component of the US Central Command (USCENTCOM), awarded Skydio a US$9 million contract in April 2026 to …
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Army
CH-47F Add-On [U.S. Army]
On 16 April 2026, Boeing announced a new contract from the U.S. Army for six additional CH-47F platforms. The press release confirmed a total programme …
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Navy
MUSV [USN]
In March 2026, the US announced it would be replacing its Modular Attack Surface Craft (MASC) programme with a Medium Uncrewed Surface Vessel (MUSV) marketplace …
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Army
eBee Vision [US]
Between November 2025 and May 2026, various organisations within the US Army acquired the eBee Vision micro-class UAV from EagleNXT. According to a May 2026 …
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Air Force
OWA Group 3 UAVs (AEVEX Aerospace) [US]
AEVEX Aerospace was awarded a US$18.5 million contract by the US Air Force on 13 May 2026 to supply undisclosed Group 3 UAVs for One …
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Joint
Deep-strike, low-cost, loitering munition [USA]
The United States is expected to significantly expand procurement of low-cost, deep-strike loitering munitions following the operational success of Shahed-136-style drones in the Middle East …
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Army
RangeHawk (RQ-4 Global Hawk) [US]
Northrop Grumman received a US$325.5 million US Army contract in May 2026 to develop and acquire the RangeHawk HALE UAV, a modified RQ-4 Global Hawk designed …
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Army
Barracuda-500M [US]
In May 2026, Anduril signed a framework agreement with the US Department of War to supply at least 3,000 Barracuda-500M autonomous air vehicles, a system that …
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Army
UAS: communication systems | RangeHawk (RQ-4 Global Hawk) [US]
This subsystem requirement is for the UAS: communication systems part of the RangeHawk (RQ-4 Global Hawk) [US]. View platform programme here
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Army
UAS: flight control systems | RangeHawk (RQ-4 Global Hawk) [US]
This subsystem requirement is for the UAS: flight control systems part of the RangeHawk (RQ-4 Global Hawk) [US]. View platform programme here
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Air Force
X10D (Airman’s toolkit) [USAF]
Skydio has received two USAF contract awards, one in November 2025 and the other in May 2026, to supply X10D mini UAVs to Air Combat Command …
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Army
X10D (Atlantic Diving Supply) [US Army]
In March 2026, Skydio announced that the US Army had ordered more than 2,500 X10D drones in a US$52 million deal, making it one of …
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Army
UAS: communication systems | Medium Range Reconnaissance (MRR) / Rucksack Portable UAS (RPUAS) [USA]
This subsystem requirement is for the UAS: communication systems part of the Medium Range Reconnaissance (MRR) / Rucksack Portable UAS (RPUAS) [USA]. View platform programme …
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Army
UAS: flight control systems | Medium Range Reconnaissance (MRR) / Rucksack Portable UAS (RPUAS) [USA]
This subsystem requirement is for the UAS: flight control systems part of the Medium Range Reconnaissance (MRR) / Rucksack Portable UAS (RPUAS) [USA]. View platform …
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Air Force
ULTRA [US]
The USAF, and more specifically the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), has invested in the ULTRA aircraft from DZYNE Technologies, with the drone possibly developed …
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Air Force
UAS: communication systems | ULTRA [US]
This subsystem requirement is for the UAS: communication systems part of the ULTRA [US]. View platform programme here
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Air Force
UAS: flight control systems | ULTRA [US]
This subsystem requirement is for the UAS: flight control systems part of the ULTRA [US]. View platform programme here
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Marine Corps
Medium Range Tactical (MRT) [USMC]
Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) issued a Request for Information (RFI) in February 2026, seeking solutions for a Medium Range Tactical (MRT) UAV to be used by the …
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Marine Corps
Organic Precision Fire - Medium (OPF-M) [USMC]
The USMC announced the Organic Precision Fire - Medium (OPF-M) effort in April 2026, an initiative to equip the Fleet Marine Force with an anti-tank loitering munition …
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Navy
XLUUV [USN]
The US Navy's five-year shipbuilding plan for FY27-FY31 outlines its intention to procure 16 Extra-Large Uncrewed Underwater Vehicles (XLUUVs) over that period. The USN intends to …
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Navy
Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) services [USN]
In April 2026, AeroVironment (AV) and Shield AI announced that they had been selected to compete for a US$800 million task order to provide Contractor-Owned, …
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Navy
UAS: communication systems | Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) services [USN]
This subsystem requirement is for the UAS: communication systems part of the Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) services [USN]. View platform programme here
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Navy
UAS: flight control systems | Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) services [USN]
This subsystem requirement is for the UAS: flight control systems part of the Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) services [USN]. View platform programme here
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Marine Corps
Stalker VXE30 [USMC]
In an interview published in June 2018, a senior United States Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) officer stated that Lockheed Martin had delivered the …
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Army
Red Dragon [US Army]
On 20 March 2026, the US Department of War announced that the US Army had awarded a firm-fixed-price contract worth US$17.58 million to acquire Red …
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Marine Corps
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Medium Landing Ship (1-10) [USMC]
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: Combat Management Systems part of the Medium Landing Ship (1-10) [USMC]. View platform programme here
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Marine Corps
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Medium Landing Ship (1-10) [USMC]
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: shipboard communication systems part of the Medium Landing Ship (1-10) [USMC]. View platform programme here
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Marine Corps
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Medium Landing Ship (11-33) [USMC]
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: Combat Management Systems part of the Medium Landing Ship (11-33) [USMC]. View platform programme here
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Marine Corps
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Medium Landing Ship (11-33) [USMC]
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: shipboard communication systems part of the Medium Landing Ship (11-33) [USMC]. View platform programme here
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Coast Guard
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Polar Security Cutter (Polar Icebreaker) programme (PSC 3)
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: Combat Management Systems part of the Polar Security Cutter (Polar Icebreaker) programme (PSC 3). View platform programme here
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Coast Guard
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Polar Security Cutter (Polar Icebreaker) programme (PSC 3)
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: shipboard communication systems part of the Polar Security Cutter (Polar Icebreaker) programme (PSC 3). View platform programme here
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Navy
UAS: communication systems | MQ-4C Triton (28-68) [USN]
This subsystem requirement is for the UAS: communication systems part of the MQ-4C Triton (28-68) [USN]. View platform programme here
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Navy
UAS: flight control systems | MQ-4C Triton (28-68) [USN]
This subsystem requirement is for the UAS: flight control systems part of the MQ-4C Triton (28-68) [USN]. View platform programme here
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Navy
Air: Radio and SATCOM | F-35C (FY2026-2030) [USA]
This subsystem requirement is for the Air: Radio and SATCOM part of the F-35C (FY2026-2030) [USA]. View platform programme here
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Navy
Data links | F-35C (FY2026-2030) [USA]
This subsystem requirement is for the Data links part of the F-35C (FY2026-2030) [USA]. View platform programme here
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Navy
Air: Helmet-mounted displays | F-35C (FY2026-2030) [USA]
This subsystem requirement is for the Air: Helmet-mounted displays part of the F-35C (FY2026-2030) [USA]. View platform programme here
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Navy
Air: Head-up displays | F-35C (FY2026-2030) [USA]
This subsystem requirement is for the Air: Head-up displays part of the F-35C (FY2026-2030) [USA]. View platform programme here
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Navy
Transponders and IFF | F-35C (FY2026-2030) [USA]
This subsystem requirement is for the Transponders and IFF part of the F-35C (FY2026-2030) [USA]. View platform programme here
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Army
U&C reconnaissance drones [US Army]
In May 2026, U&C; announced that it had signed an international contract to supply intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) UAVs to US Army units stationed in Europe. …
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Army
Z1 [US Army]
In March 2026, Heven announced that it had been awarded a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) from the US Army Contracting Command for its Blue-UAS-approved Z1 …
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Army
Electronic Warfare (EW) UAV [US Army]
The US Army conducted evaluations of Electronic Warfare (EW)-capable UAVs in early 2026, with reports indicating that the force currently lacks these drones, meaning it …
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Other
Project GI [US]
Project GI is a Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)-led initiative to develop rapidly and field small- to medium-sized military UAVs in response to evolving drone threats, with …
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Army
Mobile Tactical Cannon [USA]
The Mobile Tactical Cannon (MTC) programme is intended to find a self-propelled replacement for the US Army's M777 towed howitzers. The Army has a stated …
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Army
CATV [USA]
BAE System's Beowulf Cold Weather All Terrain Vehicle (CATV) had won a US Army competition to provide it with 207 vehicle to operate in deep …
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Army
M109 Paladin replacement [USA]
The US Army is currently investigating a replacement for the venerable M109 Paladin. Whilst its primary focus is on finding a replacement for the M777, …
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Army
M109 Paladin (September 2025) [USA]
In September 2025, the US DoD awarded BAE Systems a five-year framework agreement to provide new M109 Paladins. At the same time, it awarded the …
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Army
M109 Paladin (December 2025) [USA]
In September 2025, the US DoD awarded BAE Systems a five-year framework agreement to provide new M109 Paladins. At the same time, it awarded the …
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Army
M109 Paladin (May 2026) [USA]
In September 2025, the US DoD awarded BAE Systems a five-year framework agreement to provide new M109 Paladins. At the same time, it awarded the …
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Navy
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Columbia Class Submarine (SSBN 828 - 837) (3-12) [USN]
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: shipboard communication systems part of the Columbia Class Submarine (SSBN 828 - 837) (3-12) [USN]. View platform programme …
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Navy
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Virginia Class Attack Submarine (SSN 823 - SSN 850)
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: Combat Management Systems part of the Virginia Class Attack Submarine (SSN 823 - SSN 850). View platform programme …
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Navy
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Virginia Class Attack Submarine (SSN 823 - SSN 850)
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: shipboard communication systems part of the Virginia Class Attack Submarine (SSN 823 - SSN 850). View platform programme …
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Navy
Air: Radio and SATCOM | F-35B (FY2026-2031) [USA]
This subsystem requirement is for the Air: Radio and SATCOM part of the F-35B (FY2026-2031) [USA]. View platform programme here
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Navy
Data links | F-35B (FY2026-2031) [USA]
This subsystem requirement is for the Data links part of the F-35B (FY2026-2031) [USA]. View platform programme here
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Navy
Air: Helmet-mounted displays | F-35B (FY2026-2031) [USA]
This subsystem requirement is for the Air: Helmet-mounted displays part of the F-35B (FY2026-2031) [USA]. View platform programme here
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Navy
Air: Head-up displays | F-35B (FY2026-2031) [USA]
This subsystem requirement is for the Air: Head-up displays part of the F-35B (FY2026-2031) [USA]. View platform programme here
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Navy
Transponders and IFF | F-35B (FY2026-2031) [USA]
This subsystem requirement is for the Transponders and IFF part of the F-35B (FY2026-2031) [USA]. View platform programme here
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Army
UAS: communication systems | Z1 [US Army]
This subsystem requirement is for the UAS: communication systems part of the Z1 [US Army]. View platform programme here
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Army
UAS: flight control systems | Z1 [US Army]
This subsystem requirement is for the UAS: flight control systems part of the Z1 [US Army]. View platform programme here
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Coast Guard
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Offshore Patrol Cutters (OPC 16 - 25) [USCG]
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: Combat Management Systems part of the Offshore Patrol Cutters (OPC 16 - 25) [USCG]. View platform programme here
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Coast Guard
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Offshore Patrol Cutters (OPC 16 - 25) [USCG]
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: shipboard communication systems part of the Offshore Patrol Cutters (OPC 16 - 25) [USCG]. View platform programme here
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Coast Guard
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Fast Response Cutters (68-77) [USCG]
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: Combat Management Systems part of the Fast Response Cutters (68-77) [USCG]. View platform programme here
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Coast Guard
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Fast Response Cutters (68-77) [USCG]
This subsystem requirement is for the Naval: shipboard communication systems part of the Fast Response Cutters (68-77) [USCG]. View platform programme here
