Capability area
Autonomous Systems
Uncrewed air, ground and maritime systems and the autonomy stacks that run them.
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- Organizations
- 1
- Installations
- 0
- Events
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- Opportunities
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Why this topic matters
Uncrewed systems changed the unit of procurement: attritable mass, rapid software iteration and mission autonomy are bought differently from exquisite platforms. The competitive question is less about airframes than about autonomy software, teaming behaviour and production rate. Defense Signals tracks the programs, test ranges, organizations and solicitations that indicate where uncrewed capability is being scaled rather than trialled.
Latest signals
- Army Advances First Laser Production Deal With AeroVironment, Leonardo DRS
government_contracting · 2026-11-04
- Accelerated Autonomy Forces Overhaul of Defense Acquisition Timelines
government_contracting · 2026-10-28
- DoD Outlines Path Forward for Project Agincourt and Autonomous Warfare Command
defense_acquisition · 2026-10-25
- Air Force Funds Blended-Wing Freighter for Pacific Sub-Tactical Lift
logistics · 2026-10-22
- Federal Agencies Issue Voluntary Rules for Frontier AI Incident Response
government_contracting · 2026-10-21
- Granting AI Agents Federal Credentials: Navigating Identity and Security Controls
government_contracting · 2026-10-15
- Bridging the Trust Gap: From Passive AI Analytics to Autonomous Action
artificial_intelligence · 2026-10-15
- Army Creates Experimental Formations to Accelerate Autonomous Warfare Testing
government_contracting · 2026-10-14
- Corsair Autonomous Surface Vessels Prove Maritime Impact in Panamax 2026
operational_technology · 2026-10-11
- Congressional Legislative Blitz Signals Tighter AI Liability and Federal Safeguards
artificial_intelligence · 2026-10-10
- Pentagon Autonomous Warfare Command Signals Shift to Modular Autonomy Procurement
government_contracting · 2026-10-08
- FCC Removes Four Drone Platforms From Covered List Following Defense Clearance
government_contracting · 2026-10-06
Organizations in this topic
- United States Air Force
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Installations in this topic
No installation is named in current coverage.
Open opportunities
- DRAFT RFP/FOPR Force Protection Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS) Sustainment, Engineering, & Integration Services (SEIS)
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER.ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS.FA2381 FORCE PROTECTION AFLCMC/HBUK · due 2026-03-16
- Unmanned Carrier-Based Aircraft Solutions Request for Information (RFI)
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVAIR.NAVAIR HQS.NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND · due 2026-08-13
- 30 SFS Dronebusters
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.SPACE SYSTEMS COMMAND.FA4610 30 CONS PK · due 2026-08-17
- Request for White Papers - Organic Counter Small Unmanned Aircraft System (O-CsUAS) Dismounted Sensors
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.USMC.MARCOR SYSCOM.COMMANDER · due 2026-08-21
- Request for White Papers - Organic Counter Small Unmanned Aircraft System Dismounted Effectors
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.USMC.MARCOR SYSCOM.COMMANDER · due 2026-08-21
- DroneBuster 5 w/ PNT
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.PACIFIC AIR FORCES.FA5270 18 CONS PK · due 2026-08-23
- PKB DJI "Red Fleet" Drones
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE GLOBAL STRIKE COMMAND.FA4613 90 CONS PK · due 2026-08-24
- Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems-Keesler AFB
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND.FA3010 81 CONS CC · due 2026-08-26
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Recent activity
- Nov 4, 2026Army Advances First Laser Production Deal With AeroVironment, Leonardo DRS
- Oct 28, 2026Accelerated Autonomy Forces Overhaul of Defense Acquisition Timelines
- Oct 25, 2026DoD Outlines Path Forward for Project Agincourt and Autonomous Warfare Command
- Oct 22, 2026Air Force Funds Blended-Wing Freighter for Pacific Sub-Tactical Lift
- Oct 21, 2026Federal Agencies Issue Voluntary Rules for Frontier AI Incident Response
- Oct 15, 2026Granting AI Agents Federal Credentials: Navigating Identity and Security Controls
- Oct 15, 2026Bridging the Trust Gap: From Passive AI Analytics to Autonomous Action
- Oct 14, 2026Army Creates Experimental Formations to Accelerate Autonomous Warfare Testing
- Oct 11, 2026Corsair Autonomous Surface Vessels Prove Maritime Impact in Panamax 2026
- Oct 10, 2026Congressional Legislative Blitz Signals Tighter AI Liability and Federal Safeguards
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