U.S. Air Force Solicits Small, Long-Range UAS For Rescues

An Anduril Ghost X flies as part of a U.S. Army exercise in December 2024.

Credit: U.S. Army
The U.S. Air Force wants new small uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) to help locate downed pilots and conduct other rescue missions, noting a shortfall in its ability to locate personnel in rough environments. The service on Feb. 4 released a solicitation to identify small UAS that can identify...
Brian Everstine

Brian Everstine is the Pentagon Editor for Aviation Week, based in Washington, D.C.

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