Attritable Turbine for Low-Cost Attack Systems (ATLAS)
Summary
The Department of War, via the Office of Naval Research, seeks design, development, and prototyping of a low‑cost, limited‑life gas turbine engine producing 150–300 lbf thrust for attritable unmanned aerial systems and loitering munitions. The effort emphasizes advanced manufacturing methods to dramatically reduce part count, production lead time, and unit cost, enabling rapid, affordable scaling of expendable propulsion assets.