Countering Fibre Optic Uncrewed Aerial Systems
Details
| Contract Title: | Countering Fibre Optic Uncrewed Aerial Systems |
| Published Date: | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Notice Type: | Notice (CompetitiveContractNotice) |
| Value Banding: | Low Value |
| Delivery Point: | United Kingdom |
Description:
The Awarding Authority is running a market engagement activity seeking novel ideas to detect and defeat fibre optically controlled uncrewed aerial systems. Current conflict has demonstrated rapid uncrewed aerial system (UAS) evolution, including UAS control by trailing fibre optic cables, which are immune to conventional countermeasures. We would like a solution to mitigate this new threat. This activity is run by UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) on behalf of UK Ministry of Defence (MOD). This marke...