Recovery System for Group 3–5 UAVs for Sea-Based Operations
ID: N242-083Type: BOTH
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Topic

Recovery System for Group 3–5 UAVs for Sea-Based Operations

Agency

Agency: DODBranch: NAVY

Program

Type: SBIRPhase: BOTH

Topic Link

https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/

Additional Information

https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Navy, is seeking innovative solutions for a recovery system designed to arrest Group 3–5 fixed-wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) during sea-based operations. The objective is to develop a system that minimizes the required deck landing area and footprint on air-capable ships while accommodating UAVs weighing between 500 and 10,000 pounds and with wingspans of 15 to 70 feet. This capability is crucial for enhancing the Navy's operational effectiveness by allowing fixed-wing UAVs to be launched and recovered from various ship classes, thereby increasing their range and versatility in intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions. Interested parties should note that the solicitation is open from May 15, 2024, to June 12, 2024, with further details available at the provided source link.

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