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The Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (NDMA) issued a Request for Information (RFI) titled 'Market Survey – Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) Role 2 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)' to assess the market for NATO Class II VTOL UAVs (150-600kg maximum takeoff weight) intended for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR), and targeting missions for the Norwegian Armed Forces. The purpose is to gather detailed knowledge on potential suppliers, technical solutions, pricing, and delivery times ahead of a planned contract award in August 2026. Responses to the RFI were due by September 16, 2022.