The Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA) is wanting industry support to enhance Defence’s counter drone capabilities with the launch of Mission Syracuse.
“ASCA’s mission is to accelerate the development and transition of asymmetric capabilities to the Australian Defence Force by working with Australian industry through innovation to meet priority needs," Head of ASCA, Major General Hugh Meggitt, said.
Mission Syracuse will create advanced technology options to intercept uncrewed aerial systems that can be integrated into the Australian Defence Force's (ADF) existing counter small uncrewed aerial systems (CsUAS).
“In response to evolving threats of small drones, Government directed Defence to accelerate acquisition of counter drone capabilities through the 2024 National Defence Strategy; Mission Syracuse will help enable investment in cutting-edge systems that can operate both domestically and internationally," MAJGEN Meggitt stated.
The mission has desires for solutions from Australian industry and research organisations through a two-stage procurement process.
It is hoped that Mission Syracuse will complement LAND 156, which will deliver a CsUAS capability system for the ADF that is able to detect, track, identify, and neutralise adversaries through a comprehensive, layered and distributed defensive approach.