The Department of Defense (DOD) is seeking proposals for the development of a handheld defeat capability to counter Unmanned/Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) in their SBIR 24.4 Annual solicitation. The objective is to develop low size, weight, power, and cost (SWaP-C) solutions that can kinetically defeat Group 1-3 UAS with a high probability of kill (Pk). The solicitation prioritizes characteristics such as Pk, SWaP-C, reliability, ease of use, versatility, and defeat range.
The Phase I of the project involves conducting a feasibility study to assess the possibilities that satisfy the specified requirements. The Phase II focuses on developing, installing, and demonstrating a prototype system for a handheld UAS defeat solution. The technology developed through this program could have broad applications in various military scenarios where defense against UAS is required. The solicitation is open until March 31, 2025, and more details can be found on the DOD SBIR website.