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The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is procuring from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems under the FY2024 budget request of USD 44 million for Phase 3 of the LongShot program, which involves building flight-test vehicles of an air-launched uncrewed aircraft, integrating them onto fighter and bomber host aircraft, and conducting initial flight demonstrations to validate air-to-air missile separation. The purpose is to develop a UAV deployable from standoff ranges to engage multiple adversary targets using existing air-to-air missiles, thereby extending engagement ranges, enhancing mission effectiveness, and reducing risks to manned aircraft. Strategically, LongShot supports DARPA's renewed focus on X-plane demonstrations amid increased FY2024 funding for advanced uncrewed systems to modernize U.S. military capabilities.
Funding for fabrication, testing, and demonstration of LongShot flight test vehicle, including integration into host aircraft and proof-of-concept flight tests.