The Air Force is undertaking a new, independent effort focused on developing future small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) and rapid prototyping. This initiative aims to integrate a software stack via an SDK into sUAS platforms, although specific autopilot types are not yet targeted, with current interfaces using MAVLink. The Air Force plans to define a standard interface protocol for autopilot and autonomy integrations. There will be origin restrictions on sUAS parts and components to bolster the domestic drone industry and align with DoD “Buy American” initiatives, with a focus on domestically developed software and acceptable international partners listed in the “Green Book.” The government will provide Concepts of Operation (CONOPS) and Interface Control Documents (ICDs) with solicitations, which will likely be statements of objectives, leaving room for innovation within American sourcing constraints. Anti-tamper (AT) measures will be a priority, and specific requirements will be included in future statements of objectives. Initial integration responsibility lies with the platform manufacturer, though this may change. The timeline for solicitations is uncertain due to government team availability. The WII office is developing the sUAS government reference model (GRM). While aware of other DoD efforts, this is a separate initiative, though the Air Force plans to coordinate with agencies like DARPA soon.