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The Department of the Navy is procuring shipboard ScanEagle unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) from Insitu, Inc. for a value of USD 8,358,166.94 to enhance maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. The ScanEagle is a small, fixed-wing, long-endurance UAS with approximately 18-24 hours of flight time, suitable for over-the-horizon operations from naval vessels. This aligns with the Navy's strategy for close-range UAS integration, providing resilient, ship-launched ISR in contested environments.
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