Cost & Capability of Low-Cost Remotely Operated Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle

This defense contract is a pre-procurement notice from the UK Ministry of Defence (specifically the Royal Navy) seeking industry options for low-cost, fixed-wing Class II uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) to serve as mobile targets in naval exercises. The initiative aims to assess specifications of affordable UAS to accelerate Royal Navy trials, acknowledging the global proliferation of such systems. The contract value is not specified, as this is an early engagement phase rather than a finalized award.