UASHLC Resilient C2 - Free Space Optical Comms (FSOC) with Tracking for UAVs - CAN

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded a 250,000 GBP contract titled 'UASHLC Resilient C2 - Free Space Optical Comms (FSOC) with Tracking for UAVs - CAN' to develop resilient command and control (C2) systems using Free Space Optical Communications (FSOC) technology equipped with tracking capabilities for Uncrewed Air Systems Heavy Lift Capability (UASHLC) UAVs. This contract aligns with the broader £95 million UASHLC Framework, which accelerates the development of heavy-lift unmanned aircraft for military applications, including maritime logistics. The FSOC technology enhances secure, high-bandwidth communications in contested environments, supporting UAV operations for tasks like equipment transport between vessels.