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| U.S. Navy Awards Kratos $15.5 Million Contract For 2 XQ-58A Valkyrie UAVs |
| 2023-01-05 |
| [NavalNews] On Dec. 30, 2022, the U.S. Department of Defense announced a contract award to Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems Inc. valued at approximately $15.5 million for the procurement of two XQ-58A Valkyrie unmanned aerial systems, known for their "loyal wingman" role. Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems Inc, Sacramento, California, is awarded a contract in the amount of $15,515.343 (cost-plus-fixed-price) for the procurement and delivery of two XQ-58A unmanned aerial systems (UAS). I think they meant $15,515,343 The contract covers sensor and weapon system payloads to achieve portfolio goals for breakthrough affordable autonomous cooperative killers, including one-time technical services, system/subsystem integration, installation, testing, ground and flight operations, logistics and maintenance for the UAS, and government contractor-operated operations for flight tests and demonstration events at government test ranges. Work will be performed in Sacramento, California, and is expected to be completed in September 2023. At the time of award, $15,515,343 in the fiscal year 2022 research, development, test, and evaluation (Navy) funds will be obligated, of which $15,515,343 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively bid in accordance with 10 U.S. Code 4023. Naval Air Warfare Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity (N0042123C0010). |
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| #1 ...to achieve portfolio goals for breakthrough affordable autonomous cooperative killers Fully autonomous killer combat robots could soon be used in warfare because of rapid advances in drone technology in Ukraine, experts warn |
| Posted by: Skidmark 2023-01-05 08:28 |