The United States Air Force (USAF) is watching developments overseas and how small unmanned aircraft systems (s-UAS) are being utilized to target aircraft on airfields. Late last week, the Department of the Air Force, Air Combat Command released a Request for Information (RFI) for a Counter-sUAS barrier to prevent Group 1 or Group 2 sUAS from making physical contact with an F-15E Strike Eagle using commercial off-the-shelf material.
Existing shelters are Big Top Shelters with a canvas cover. The material should be flame retardant and be able to stop a 55 lb. drone traveling at 125 mph. Any space/gaps in the material or design should not exceed six inches. The weight of the material should be kept at a minimum to facilitate rapid opening/closing and able to be tightly secured in both open and closed positions.
Original Published Date: May 29, 2024, 11:40 am EDT
Updated Response Date: June 7, 2024, 10:00 am EDT
Original Response Date:June 7, 2024, 10:00 am EDT
Please visit Request for Information: Counter Small Unmanned Aerial System Barrier on sam.gov for more information.
Post Image- An F-15E Strike Eagle sits on the flight line at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Feb. 3, 2022. The Strike Eagle is a dual-role fighter designed to perform air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. (Image Credit: U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sabrina Fuller) The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.
