Provision of Counter Unmanned Air System (C-UAS) Capability to UK Armed Forces
Awarded
Provision of Counter Unmanned Air System (C-UAS) Capability to UK Armed Forces
Awarded 01 Aug 2018
Awarded01 Aug 2018
Value£7,673,827.00
RegionSouth West
CategoryDefense & Aerospace
Ended 6y 10mo ago1y 5mo term
Awarded 1 Aug 2018Expired 31 Dec 2019
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Ministry of Defence, ISTAR, Joint Sensor and Engagement Networks Team (JSENS) awarded a contract to Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd for the provision of a Counter Unmanned Air System (C-UAS) capability at Technology Readiness Level 8 minimum for UK armed forces.
The capability is required to detect, track, identify and defeat unmanned aerial systems weighing between 2-150kg, with a specific focus on the 2-22kg range and a minimum defeat range.
The contract value is AUD 7,673,827.
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