SOF seeks integration help to counter unmanned aircraft
US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is seeking industry white papers for its C-UAS Systems Integration Partner (CUxS SIP) requirement.
In an RfI published on 17 April, USSOCOM identified ongoing market research ‘which will be used to plan and implement an acquisition strategy’ in connection with integration of a CUxS family of systems (FoS), with an initial focus on C-UAS.
The announcement identifies a range of expected CUxS SIP responsibilities, including integration of a family of C-UAS sensors and systems, both government-owned and vendor-recommended (based on the set of sensor requirements provided by the government), to provide a layered defence for SOF operators
Already have an account? Log in
Want to keep reading this article?
You may also like
More from US Military Aviation Special Report
-
![US Army ahead of ITEP schedule despite CDR delay]()
US Army ahead of ITEP schedule despite CDR delay
The Critical Design Review (CDR) phase of the US Army's Improved Turbine Engine Programme (ITEP) has been delayed by two weeks because of COVID-19 issues. …
-
![Fire Scout set to gain Link 16]()
Fire Scout set to gain Link 16
Northrop Grumman is set to receive new contracts from the US Navy over the next two years to integrate Link 16 on the MQ-8C Fire …
-
![US Army counts down to AH-64E V6 operations]()
US Army counts down to AH-64E V6 operations
The US Army will aim to have the new AH-64E Apache Guardian V6 configuration in service during Q1 2022 following flight training with the first …
-
![U-2 Dragon Lady shows plenty of life]()
U-2 Dragon Lady shows plenty of life
A popular phrase in the US is ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’. In aviation, one could think of the DC-3 and the 747, …
-
![COVID-19 poses practical and strategic questions for US air power]()
COVID-19 poses practical and strategic questions for US air power
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has changed just about everything, including US air power. The effects are likely to be felt for years, including a downturn …
-
![USN’s new CH-53K simulator ready for action]()
USN’s new CH-53K simulator ready for action
US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has taken delivery of its first CH-53K King Stallion helicopter training simulator at MCAS New River in Jacksonville, North …
