AFGSC - Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Horizontal Aircraft

Name: AFGSC - Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Horizontal Aircraft
Creator: Department of Defense
Published: 2026-07-14T18:30:49.3363+00:00
Keywords: OTHER

Department of Defense

AI Overview

AFGSC seeks a reusable, rocket-powered VTOL aircraft prototype that transitions to horizontal flight, integrating autonomous controls, advanced propulsion, and cryogenic systems. This addresses the Air Force's need to mature critical technologies for future long-range strike and responsive operational capabilities.

This summary is AI-generated from the official solicitation.

Key Details

Agency

Department of Defense

Funding Amount

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Release Date

July 14, 2026

Due Date

August 4, 2026 (Closed)

Official Description

Collaboration Link, on behalf of Air Force Global Strike Command’s Rapid Capability Division, is seeking prototype and mature advanced technologies required to enable reusable, rocket-powered vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft capable of transitioning to sustained horizontal flight and future high-speed operations. The prototype will integrate autonomous flight controls, advanced propulsion, cryogenic propellant management, aerodynamic control surfaces, and high-temperature structural ...

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Change History

Status ChangedAug 4, 2026 at 6:12 PM