Category: Opportunity
DoD Communities Of Interest: Air Platforms
Subject : Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (FTUAS)
Due Date: Sep 17, 2021 05:00 pm CDT
Government Organization: Army
Description :
The Government is seeking White Papers for a Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (FTUAS). The FTUAS requirement is for Increment 1 to rapidly field a high Technology Readiness Level (TRL) and Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) solution by 2nd Quarter FY23, with the first system delivered by 3rd Quarter FY22. The FTUAS requirement is for a runway independent, point take-off and landing, rapidly deployable Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) capability.
The FTUAS provides Brigade Combat Teams (BCT) an improved ability to execute Reconnaissance and Surveillance (R&S) operations that collect, develop, and report actionable intelligence information about the enemy. The FTUAS provides a distinct tactical advantage due to increased maneuverability through vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL), improved command and control (C2) with an On-The-Move (OTM) capability, reduced transportability, and logistics footprint, as well as significantly improved survivability due to reduced sound signature.
FTUAS reduces the operational footprint by introducing VTOL and an expeditionary Ground Controller, enabling movement on the battlefield with Army organic ground vehicle and rotary wing support. Ideally, Scalable Control Interface (SCI) integrates with FTUAS to enhance employability, command, and control of multiple FTUAS and develop a Common Operating Picture (COP).
FTUAS paired with SCI leverages autonomy, scalability, and interoperability to maximize battle space R&S objectives for Commanders. Ideally, the FTUAS air vehicle, mission system, and payloads will be Modular Open System Approach (MOSA) compliant to ease upgrade and interchangeability to meet Commanders’ mission requirements.
Website : https://sam.gov/opp/4905a4236765442bb309032ffd2bbba5/view
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