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Request for Information (RFI) for C-sUAS Kinetic Hard-Kill Solutions FA4659-RFI-CSUAS Kinetic

Department of Defense · DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE · Special Notice

posted 6 March 2026 · closed 30 April 2026 · 9 postings

Summary

The Department of the Air Force, through its Point Defense Battle Lab, is issuing an RFI to gather information on kinetic hard‑kill solutions for counter small unmanned aircraft systems (C‑sUAS). The effort focuses on technologies such as precision kill weapons, gun‑based airburst systems, automated weapon stations, drone‑on‑drone interceptors, high‑energy lasers and high‑power microwaves to develop tactics, techniques and procedures that protect Air Force assets and personnel.

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