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Launched Effects (LE) Prototype Project

Department of Defense · DEPT OF THE ARMY · Special Notice · RFW-DOTAC-ARMY-2026-001

posted 5 August 2026 · closed 14 August 2026

Summary

The Department of the Army’s Uncrewed Aircraft System Product Management Office is requesting whitepapers for the Launched Effects (LE) Prototype Project to identify modular, affordable, attritable effect systems, sub‑components and software for rapid prototyping and operational assessment. The effort leverages the DoD Drone OTA Consortium framework to accelerate delivery of advanced uncrewed aircraft technologies to warfighters.

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