Domestic Shield: Hardened C-sUAS Infrastructure Prototype for Vandenberg SFB Launch Operations

Name: Domestic Shield: Hardened C-sUAS Infrastructure Prototype for Vandenberg SFB Launch Operations
Creator: Department of Defense
Published: 2026-07-31T16:43:52.166585+00:00
Keywords: OTHER

Department of Defense

AI Overview

DoD seeks to prototype a permanent, hardened counter-sUAS architecture across Vandenberg Space Force Base with integrated sensor platforms, detection/tracking systems, and command-and-control capabilities. The solution must protect critical space launch infrastructure from small unmanned aircraft threats while maintaining operational tempo and enabling future technology upgrades.

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Key Details

Agency

Department of Defense

Funding Amount

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Release Date

July 31, 2026

Due Date

August 21, 2026 (Closed)

Official Description

Space Launch Delta 30 (SLD 30) and the 4th Space Launch Squadron (4 SLS) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA, execute the Department of War’s West Coast space launch mission, supporting national security, civil, and commercial launches from an installation with extensive open terrain, remote pad locations, and limited standoff from public land and coastline. Small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) now present a persistent and evolving threat to launch pads, ground support equipment, fuel and prope...

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Change History

Status ChangedAug 21, 2026 at 6:08 PM