The United States Army Contracting Command-New Jersey on behalf of the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Armaments Center, located at Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey, has issued a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) as a means of conducting market research to identify potential sources with an interest in supporting the development of kinetic counter-uncrewed aerial systems (C-UAS) equipment and technology.
The results of the US Army’s research will contribute to determining the scope of further development and potential development partners.
“The Army is pursuing C-UAS concepts for several key reasons, stemming from an evolving threat landscape and a need for adaptable defensive capabilities,” the SSN states. “The Army requires a C-UAS capability that can be adapted to a variety of missions and environments. Developing a modular platform-agnostic system allows for the integration of diverse countermeasures tailored to specific threats.”
The Army seeks information on the specific modality of defeat, such as gun/munition-based, Interceptor UAS, etc. It is also looking for information on tested or predicted capabilities, such as defeat ranges, cost-per-kill, and stowed kills (magazine depth) as well as data on the Technology Readiness Level and overall maturity of the design. A description of the size, weight, power, and cost of the overall system and effectors is also required as is a description of potential collateral damage effects of the system.
In addition, information on interoperability with Command & Control (C2) systems, C-UAS detection and tracking sensors, mobility platforms and other weapon systems is sought, as is data on safety features, protocols and architectures critical for safe and reliable operation, including fail-safe mechanisms and hazard mitigation strategies.
DEVCOM AC is hosting an in-person one-day Industry Day event on March 24, 2026 to discuss current C-UAS concepts and technologies. Government stakeholders involved in C-UAS capability development will be in attendance. The morning session will feature presentations outlining key aspects of the C-UAS mission, including user needs, design considerations, mission constraints and relevant safety considerations. The afternoon will be dedicated to a panel discussion with government experts, providing industry partners with an opportunity to ask questions regarding the current approach to C-UAS concepts.
Registration will be limited to US-based companies and may be limited due to facility size restrictions. Registration requests must be submitted by March 6, 2026.
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Image: Trainees from Alpha Battery, 1-40th Field Artillery Battalion completed missions with the Joint C-sUAS University in October 2024.
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