UAS Heavy Lift Capability (UASHLC) Framework Re-opening #2

The UAS Heavy Lift Capability (UASHLC) Framework Re-opening #2 is a UK Ministry of Defence initiative reopening a 5-year £95m framework to new suppliers for accelerating development of autonomous heavy-lift uncrewed air systems (UAS) capable of beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) heavy payload delivery, particularly to inform maritime operating concepts. It targets platform providers and supporters of payloads, fuels, software, and counter-UAS solutions through competitive 'sprints' to identify viable solutions meeting minimum viable products (MVPs) and enable rapid access to cutting-edge capabilities for the Royal Navy and other domains. The listed value of 1,225,000 GBP appears to be an initial tranche within the overall framework ceiling up to £95m.