Pentagon agencies seek low-collateral defeat solutions for Replicator-2

By Theresa Maher / May 6, 2025 at 12:25 PM
The Defense Innovation Unit, Joint Counter-small Uncrewed Aerial Systems Office and U.S. Northern Command are seeking low-collateral defeat options to integrate into existing programs of record to counter small drones, in line with the Pentagon's Replicator-2 initiative. The organizations are looking at a variety of capabilities -- including kinetic attack, electronic warfare and capturing or disabling capabilities -- specifically aimed at avoiding harm to bystanders, structures and other non-targeted assets. Priorities include commercial capabilities that would: Minimize the cost per...

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