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Request for Information - Kinetic Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS)

Department of Defense · DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE · Sources Sought · FA8629-26-R-5018

posted 28 September 2026 · closes 28 October 2026 · NAICS 334511

Summary

The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center is seeking information on a man‑portable kinetic counter‑small unmanned aircraft systems (C‑sUAS) capability to detect, disrupt, and defeat hostile drones. This market research aims to identify sources that can provide such a system for ISR and special operations missions.

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