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Project FLYTRAP 6.0

Department of Defense · WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS) · Sources Sought · WHSDIUFLYTRAP

posted 22 September 2026 · closes 16 October 2026 · 2 postings

Summary

The U.S. Army is seeking large and small businesses worldwide to provide counter‑unmanned aerial systems (c‑UAS) technologies for participation in Project FLYTRAP 6.0, a multinational exercise focused on evaluating emerging C‑UAS capabilities in a realistic combat environment. The effort aims to assess these systems for suitability, effectiveness, interoperability, and operational relevance to support Army modernization.

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