Long Reach UAV - RFI

The UK Ministry of Defence has issued a Request for Information (RFI) titled 'Long Reach UAV' to gather industry input on procuring long-range unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), with the vendor currently unknown. This RFI supports the MoD's broader efforts to enhance autonomous systems for force protection, battlefield firepower, and reconnaissance, as seen in related initiatives like Flyby's Jackal UAV contract for airborne effectors and Project Nyx for loyal wingman drones. Strategically, it aligns with the UK's push for extended reach, autonomy, and integration of UAVs in contested environments to counter adversarial threats.