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USSOCOM Air Loitering Munition (ALM)

Department of Defense · US SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND (USSOCOM) · Sources Sought · H9240826RFIALM

posted 26 June 2026 · closed 27 July 2026

Summary

USSOCOM is conducting market research to identify industry capability to design, engineer, and produce an Air Loitering Munition (ALM) Stand-Off Precision Guided Munition with extended range and advanced features. The notice emphasizes requirements such as autonomous target recognition, intra‑missile communications, and integration with command systems, indicating a focus on sophisticated unmanned weapon technology.

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