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This notification is not a procurement nor an invitation to submit bids. The Department of Defence as the executive authority of the Minister for Defence on behalf of the Irish Defence Forces is undertaking a preliminary market engagement exercise to outline a planned procurement of UAS. This Prior Information Notice is to alert the market of the requirement. Total Quantity or Scope; UAS systems are in widespread usage amongst contemporary militaries for a variety of taskings. The scope of this enquiry is to establish the extent of market offerings available further to the broad parameters as listed in the questionnaire type annex. These relate to a platform with an equivalent not currently in service with the Defence Forces. The new platform will be used predominantly for traditional ISTAR purposes and will also be used to support precision coastal fires. The platform will have a greater endurance, max range and variety of capabilities than what is currently operated by the Defence Forces. No strike capability is currently contemplated but the ability of either the platform and/or the ground control component to seamlessly deliver a strike capability might be stated in the responses. The platform sought should be fixed wing and be catapult launched with no need for a runway. The platform should be propelled by combustion engine or electric motor. The platform must carry an integrated dual Electro-Optical and IR sensor in a single payload with a laser designator for precision targeting and support for correcting artillery fire. It is additionally envisaged the platform would align with NATO class 2 –Tactical designation. Thus the platform must have a minimum range of 100-250km with an endurance of up to 12 hours and should be capable of operating in all weather conditions, day and night. The platform must be able to integrate with commonly used battlespace management systems used across NATO member states and comply with all NATO integration standards including usin

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