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Navy Starts Market Research On More Sub-Launched Air Drones

Navy Starts Market Research On More Sub-Launched Air Drones
U.S. Sen. Jack Reed (right), chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, inspects the Submarine Launched Unmanned Aerial System (SLUAS) developed by the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport, alongside Greg Walsh, technical project manager for the SLUAS program, during Defense Innovation Days held in Newport, Rhode Island on Aug. 28, 2023. (Photo: U.S. Navy)

The Navy issued a sources sought notice last week to find potential vendors to build and support more Submarine Launch Unmanned Aerial System (SLUAS) All-Up-Rounds (AUR). The SLUAS UAR program, posted in a June 21 notice, includes an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and launch canister, making up to AUR, delivered with a three-inch form factor. Notably, the Navy wants to reach full-rate production of this system within 12 months of contract award. This project work falls under Program Executive Office…

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