Air Force Research Laboratory Plans $499 Million in C-sUAS Research Contracts Over Five Years
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The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) in Rome, New York, intends to award up to $499 million in contracts for counter-small unmanned aircraft system (C-sUAS) research over the next five years. Contracts may vary, with a maximum individual award of $99 million and typical awards ranging from $500,000 to $20 million. AFRL is seeking innovative research to enhance the C-sUAS kill chain as part of its Multi-Domain Force Applications and Traffic Management for Unmanned Aircraft Systems program.

Dec 16, 2025, 6:58 AM