PEO-SW: Low-Cost Thermal EO/IR FPV Cameras Assessment Event (AE)
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    The Department of Defense, through USSOCOM Program Executive-Special Operation Forces Warrior (PEO-SW), is hosting an Assessment Event (AE) to evaluate low-cost Thermal and Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) cameras for First Person View (FPV) Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS). The primary objective is to identify and deploy low-cost, low-SWaP camera systems that can be integrated into current and future Group 1 sUAS, addressing the need for economical and effective solutions in training and battlefield scenarios. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the operational capabilities of FPV drones while reducing overall program costs. Interested parties must submit their capabilities by December 12, 2025, and can participate in a virtual Q&A session on December 2, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Ronald Reed at ronald.e.reed.civ@socom.mil or Juanita Bell at juanita.bell.ctr@socom.mil.

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