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DIU, Navy Seek Long-Range Drones for Maritime Strikes

US Navy Expands Drone Capabilities Amid Growing Anti-Ship Threats

The Defense Innovation Unit is seeking firms that can supply drones capable of carrying fighter-sized munitions for maritime strikes. The initiative aims to address the growing threat of anti-ship weapons and constraints on long-range strike capabilities for naval forces. Eligible solutions must be cost-effective and ready for significant physical prototyping within a year, with responses due by Feb. 27.

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    URL: https://breakingdefense.com/2026/02/diu-navy-seek-long-range-drones-for-maritime-strikes/
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    DIU, Navy Seek Long-Range Drones for Maritime Strikes

    US Navy Expands Drone Capabilities Amid Growing Anti-Ship Threats

    The Defense Innovation Unit is seeking firms that can supply drones capable of carrying fighter-sized munitions for maritime strikes. The initiative aims to address the growing threat of anti-ship weapons and constraints on long-range strike capabilities for naval forces. Eligible solutions must be cost-effective and ready for significant physical prototyping within a year, with responses due by Feb. 27.

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      Source JAN Tracker: SRCE-2026-1770833010123-2578 Source Type: RSS
      URL: https://breakingdefense.com/2026/02/diu-navy-seek-long-range-drones-for-maritime-strikes/
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