21 November 2024
In July 2023, Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA) released its first approach to market through a Request for Information (RFI) for its first Innovation Challenge, seeking information regarding the Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) ecosystem.
In November 2023, based on the RFI and insights from various market intelligence sources and subject matter experts, ASCA released a limited invitation to register for companies to enter into short development contracts to provide a production plan and prototype.
Companies were to demonstrate their prototype at a ‘fly-off’ in April 2024. This fly-off included Defence stakeholders and UAS subject matter experts for the evaluation of prototypes.
