Australia launches hunt for counter-drone systems
EOS is marketing a high-energy laser weapon with an engagement range of between 200m and 4km. (Photo: author)
Australia is looking for a counter-drone system and is turning to its substantial local companies in the field such as Drone Shield, EOS and Codarra.
Australia is seeking to create its own counter-uncrewed aerial system (CUAS) capability with a Request for Tender expected on 30 January as the war in Ukraine highlights the need.
An Invitation to Tender was issued on 21 November 2024 and a strategic partner should be chosen mid–year. A baseline CUAS capability is sought by December 2025, although a minimum viable capability is slated only for December 2030.
Under the multi-stage Project Land 156, Australia’s Department of Defence (DoD) is seeking a systems integration partner to manage the acquisition of a CUAS suitable to counter small uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs). The
Already have an account? Log in
Want to keep reading this article?
More from Land Warfare
-
![US Army Project Convergence to evaluate CJADC2 in the Indo-Pacific theatre]()
US Army Project Convergence to evaluate CJADC2 in the Indo-Pacific theatre
As part of its experimentation campaign, the service will assess CJADC2 concepts and capabilities in challenging environments.
-
![Avalon 2025: Hanwha outlines tight schedule for Redback deliveries]()
Avalon 2025: Hanwha outlines tight schedule for Redback deliveries
The Hanwha Armoured vehicle Centre of Excellence (H-ACE) is a A$225 million (US$142 million) factory being built beside Avalon Airport near Melbourne, Australia, despite a substantial drop in the number of vehicles originally planned to be produced.
-
![Babcock secures £1.6 billion MoD contract extension to support British Army readiness]()
Babcock secures £1.6 billion MoD contract extension to support British Army readiness
The five-year contract extension will be applied to the existing 10-year DSG Service Provision and Transformation Contract.
-
![Avalon 2025: Australia receives first two HIMARS as Lockheed Martin outlines rocket plans]()
Avalon 2025: Australia receives first two HIMARS as Lockheed Martin outlines rocket plans
Lockheed Martin’s High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) weapon has been designed to use a range of different sized missiles and rockets from the same container which can be quickly switched out.
-
![Oshkosh equips ROGUE-Fires with MLRS MFOM]()
Oshkosh equips ROGUE-Fires with MLRS MFOM
The vehicle will be displayed at the AUSA Global Force symposium this week.
-
![Lockheed Martin close to deploying JAGM in CUAS missions]()
Lockheed Martin close to deploying JAGM in CUAS missions
The company plans to conduct counter-drone demonstrations with JAGM this year.
