Research into Uncrewed Vehicle Autonomy for Anti-Submarine Barrier and ISR Missions
Ministry of Defence · Awarded contract
AwardedResearch into Uncrewed Vehicle Autonomy for Anti-Submarine Barrier and ISR Missions
Awarded 08 Oct 2023
Awarded08 Oct 2023
Value£1,287,770.00
SupplierMSubs
AgencyMinistry of Defence
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryDefense & Aerospace
Ended 2y 6mo ago7mo term
Awarded 8 Oct 2023Expired 25 Apr 2024
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The Ministry of Defence awarded a contract to MSubs for a research project to practically explore the possibilities of conducting both Anti-Submarine Barrier operations and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance from an uncrewed vehicle representative of one that could support an independent mission of this nature.
The contract value is £1,287,770.
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