Maritime Counter-Unmanned Air Systems (C-UAS) Radio Frequency Sensor - Urgent Capability Requirement

The UK Ministry of Defence has issued an urgent capability requirement contract valued at 1,000,000 GBP for a Maritime Counter-Unmanned Air Systems (C-UAS) Radio Frequency Sensor, aimed at rapidly acquiring RF-based detection technology to counter drone threats in maritime environments. This aligns with broader UK defence innovation efforts, including competitions for counter-UAS sensors capable of engaging high-speed targets and supporting naval operations against unmanned aerial systems. The contract underscores the priority on scalable, deployable solutions to address evolving drone threats at sea, potentially integrating with autonomous systems and rapid-response capabilities.