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Army Details Potential Plan To Buy Over 4,000 C-UAS Systems, May Export To Taiwan

By Matthew Beinart

Tuesday, May 27th, 2025

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Army Details Potential Plan To Buy Over 4,000 C-UAS Systems, May Export To Taiwan

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The Army is seeking industry’s input on a new effort to potentially purchase over 4,000 systems capable of defeating small drones, with an interest in solutions that could be exportable to Taiwan. A new sources sought notice published on May 20 requests information on non-developmental counter-UAS capabilities, with the responses set to inform a potential competition that could result in multiple awards. “The [Army] desires a system with minimal maintenance and inspection requirements at the organizational level. The system should…

Congress

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Congress

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Space

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