SOFWERX, in collaboration with USSOCOM Program Executive Office Tactical Information Systems (PEO-TIS), will host a Drone in a Box (DIB) Assessment Event (AE) 16-18 July 2025, to identify production model solutions for a configurable multidomain system capable of performing a variety of missions related to uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and uncrewed ground systems (UGV).
The Program Executive Office for Tactical Information Systems (PEO-TIS) is conducting a search for innovative solutions in a specific technology area, aiming to expand its knowledge and explore available capabilities that can support USSOCOM’s vision for a configurable uncrewed air/ground system. This system should enable the Warfighter to adapt and respond to evolving multidomain mission sets, providing a flexible and dynamic solution that can be tailored to meet the unique demands of modern warfare.
The “Drone in a Box” concept is a modular, adaptable, and scalable solution designed to provide Warfighters with a flexible and responsive Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capability, utilizing both Uncrewed Ground Systems (UGS) and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) with a desired maximum gross takeoff weight of 55 pounds. This innovative approach enables operators to rapidly reconfigure and tailor their systems to meet specific ISR mission requirements by swapping out interchangeable parts and components from an assembly package. The assembly package will include modular frames, propulsion systems, a sensor, and payload modules (such as electro-optical, infrared, and signals intelligence sensors), power and energy modules, control and navigation systems, and communication systems, allowing Warfighters to quickly adapt to changing mission requirements and conduct a variety of ISR tasks, such as area surveillance, target tracking, and battle damage assessment. The “Drone in a Box” system will support both Group 1 and Group 2 UAS, as well as small UGS, providing Warfighters with a comprehensive and flexible ISR capability to respond to emerging threats, gather critical information, and enhance their situational awareness in a variety of environments, including urban, rural, and austere terrain. The UGS component will enable Warfighters to conduct ISR missions in areas where UAS may be limited, such as in dense urban environments or under heavy tree cover. By leveraging the “Drone in a Box” concept, Warfighters will be able to rapidly deploy and reconfigure their ISR assets to meet the demands of dynamic and evolving mission sets, ultimately providing a decisive advantage on the battlefield. The “Drone in a Box” system is designed to deliver a modular, adaptable, and scalable ISR solution that meets the evolving needs of the Warfighter.
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