New DASA Market Exploration seeks revolutionary uncrewed systems. Novel solutions are being sought by the British Army to boost the range and effectiveness of uncrewed systems.
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) has launched a new Market Exploration titled “Air Launched Effects: Revolutionary Deployment Systems,” aiming to identify uncrewed systems (UxS) with extended range capabilities for the British Army. This initiative seeks innovative UxS technologies at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 4 or higher, with potential deployment within the next 12 months.
Recent conflicts have underscored the strategic importance of uncrewed systems, demonstrating that cost-effective UxS solutions can effectively counter more expensive traditional systems. The rapid evolution of the UxS landscape necessitates swift iterations of platforms and components to meet emerging battlefield requirements.
This Market Exploration reflects the British Army’s commitment to integrating agile and innovative uncrewed systems into its defense strategies to address evolving global security challenges.
The British Army is particularly interested in developing an uncrewed Deep Recce Strike platform capable of operating beyond 80 kilometers and delivering shorter-range one-way effectors onto designated targets. The desired system should also incorporate advanced Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) functionalities to identify dynamic targets and conduct post-strike Battlefield Damage Assessment (BDA). A modular design is emphasized to ensure resilience against advancements in Counter Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, enabling rapid development, testing, production, deployment, and iterative improvement.
Innovators with relevant solutions are encouraged to read the full Market Exploration document and submit their proposals by midday (12:00 GMT) on February 4, 2025.
This initiative highlights the British Army’s proactive approach to leveraging cutting-edge uncrewed systems, ensuring operational effectiveness in complex and contested environments.
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12 December 2024