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Navy Seeks Industry Info On Sub-Launched UAS

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020

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Navy Seeks Industry Info On Sub-Launched UAS

USS Washington (SSN 787), a Virginia-class submarine, completing initial sea trials. (Photo: Huntington Ingalls Industries)

The Navy is requesting white papers to determine capabilities for a submarine-launched unmanned aerial system (SLUAS) for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions, according to a recent notice. “The Navy requires the capability of a SLUAS with a 3-inch diameter form-factor to provide enhanced sensor, communication and cyber-security capabilities. The integrated system should be capable of launch from the U.S. submarine fleet’s 3-inch Signal System Ejector (SSE) equipment,” the Oct. 30 Request For Information (RFI)/Sources Sought notice said. The RFI…

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