Counter-UAS Long Bow
ID: AF241-D020Type: BOTH
Overview

Topic

Counter-UAS Long Bow

Agency

Department of DefenseN/A

Program

Type: SBIRPhase: BOTHYear: 2024
Timeline
  1. 1
    Release Nov 29, 2023 12:00 AM
  2. 2
    Open Jan 3, 2024 12:00 AM
  3. 3
    Next Submission Due Feb 21, 2024 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Close Feb 21, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The Department of Defense (DOD) is seeking proposals for the Counter-UAS Long Bow topic in their SBIR 24.1 BAA solicitation. The Air Force branch is specifically interested in this topic. The objective is to develop a system that can detect, identify, track, and defeat unmanned aerial systems (UAS) weighing up to 100lbs and flying at speeds up to 100 knots. The system should be able to handle 10-15 threat UAS beyond the fence line using low collateral methods and minimizing effects on military installations. The technology should be independent of threat speed, altitude, flight path, and inter swarm coordination techniques. The project will be conducted in two phases, with Phase I being a Direct-to-Phase 2 (D2P2) topic. Phase II will involve the development of a system that can detect, identify, track, and defeat UAS being employed in autonomous and complex ways against US military entities worldwide. The system should be as autonomous as possible but also able to be manually controlled based on policy. The project will also involve the integration of an appropriate UAS tracking system into an effector management system. The system should be designed to stop 2-3 distinct attacks without significant reload or reset. The project will have dual-use applications, including airfield security, National Airspace (NAS) policing, commercial UAS fleet management, and UAS awareness for commercial use. The project duration and funding specifics are not provided in the document. For more information and to submit proposals, interested parties can visit the DOD SBIR 24.1 BAA topic link on the SBIR website.

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