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Directed Energy Counter Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (DEcUAS)

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The Joint Directed Energy Consortium, supporting the Office of the Under Secretary of War, is preparing to release a commercial opportunity for Directed Energy prototype systems designed to counter Uncrewed Aircraft System threats. The initiative focuses on developing multi-domain, scalable, and energy-efficient solutions using modular architectures. Proposals will be evaluated across three primary pillars: High-Energy Laser prototypes ranging from 1 kW to 70 kW, High-Power Microwave prototypes with fast-steering beams and kilometer-range effectiveness, and modular airborne systems that are either podded or integrated into airframes. This effort will be executed through Other Transaction Authority awards, with the specific period of performance to be determined following the release of the Request for Solutions. Interested organizations must ensure their company name matches their registered CAGE code to submit. To facilitate the development of complementary capabilities, a teaming list is available for organizations seeking to form partnerships for this Department of Defense initiative.

General Info

DoD seeking prototype laser, microwave, and airborne systems to counter drone threats.

Agency

Department Of Defense

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

Not specified

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Timeline

2 updates

PostedAug 18

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Notice updatedAug 18

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Full Description

JDEC: OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW: COMING SOON NOTICE – Posted 18 August 2026 The Joint Directed Energy Consortium (JDEC), supporting the Office of the Under Secretary of War (OUSW) Research and Engineering (R&E) Critical Technologies (CT) Scaled Directed Energy (SCADE) Office, is preparing to release a commercial opportunity for Directed Energy (DE) prototype systems to counter Uncrewed Aircraft System (cUAS) threats. This effort seeks innovative approaches to develop multi-domain, adaptable, scalable, and energy-efficient systems utilizing modular architectures to defeat UAS threats. Key Focus Areas Solutions will be categorized and evaluated under three main prototype pillars, alongside critical subsystem and software integration enablers: High-Energy Laser (HEL) Prototypes: Robust Continuous Wave (CW) Laser systems in the average power of 1 kW to 70 kW class. Pulsed Laser systems will also be considered. High-Power Microwave (HPM) Prototypes: High-gain, full sky dome, fast-steering beam with effective km ranges or greater. Directed Energy Airborne Prototypes: Modular, lightweight airborne DE systems—either podded or integrated directly into airframes. This effort will support advancement of directed energy defense and force protection capabilities through development of adaptable, scalable, and energy-efficient DEcUAS prototype systems and key partial solutions. The period of performance for resulting Other Transaction Authority (OTA) awards will be finalized following release of the Request for Solutions (RFS) and based on the proposed technical approach and performer timelines. To view the full Coming Soon notice, please refer to the key document section on the right side of the page. TEAMING OPPORTUNITIES: Interested in collaborating on the opportunity? There are multiple ways to connect with potential partners. Organizations can opt into the teaming list to share and receive contact information. This resource helps you identify complementary capabilities and form effective partnerships. Join the Teaming List: If you’re interested in teaming for this opportunity, we encourage you to fill out the form on the right-hand side to be added to the teaming list. By submitting your information, you consent to sharing your details with other companies who also request access to the list. Interested in submitting? The company name you are submitting under must match the CAGE code on file. This requirement applies to both parent and subsidiary organizations, which must also have aligned membership status and dates.