The United States Air Force (USAF) is looking to purchase three handheld devices to detect and defeat drone threats.
According to the solicitation posted on April 8, the device must be a compact, lightweight and cost-effective tool that can detect and defeat commercial drone threats. It should be certified and approved for military and civilian transport.
The system should weigh no more than 10 lbs (approximately 4.5 kg) including the battery. It must be within or exceed external power 60+ minutes jamming, 10+ hours detection. Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) jamming and navigation frequencies using directional emissions to minimise inadvertent GNSS disruption are required; optionally disabled in hardware for users without authorisation to jam GNSS. Spoofing capabilities should be available to interdict ‘dark drones’ flying exclusively on waypoint control.
Offers are due by April 17.
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Image: US Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jason W. Cochran
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