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Request for White Papers - Organic Counter Small Unmanned Aircraft System (O-CsUAS) Dismounted Sensors

Department of Defense · DEPT OF THE NAVY · Sources Sought · M67854-26-R-0131

posted 22 June 2026 · closed 23 July 2026 · 4 postings

Summary

The Department of the Navy is seeking white papers describing sensor systems for an Organic Counter Small Unmanned Aircraft System (O‑CsUAS) Dismounted Sensor System to provide self‑defense for dismounted Marines. This capability is intended to give ground forces organic, on‑person counter‑UAV protection, a critical need for future expeditionary operations.

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