The United States Air Force (USAF) is requesting information from companies who can provide C-UAS radar. At this time, the notice is to determine only the availability of such systems and official offers are not invited.
Specifically, USAF is seeking information on X-band pulse-doppler radar with 360 degrees of coverage and a detection range of at least two miles against a 1.4kg drone.
Systems should include a web-based application that visualises UAS tracks on a map and provides alarms if drones are detected in user-defined areas. They must also have the capability to classify tracks to differentiate UAS from birds or other flying objects. A radome assembly no heavier than 75 lbs and track-while-scan capability are also required.
The sought systems should be able to be remotely operated from an internal enclosure while the system is externally positioned outside.
For more information
USAF sources sought notice at SAM.gov
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