USAFRICOM - Autonomous CASEVAC Challenge

Develop mature autonomous or hybrid aerial casualty evacuation (CASEVAC) solutions that transport casualties from austere or unsecured pickup locations to Role 2 surgical capability within medical planning timelines while minimizing personnel exposure. Ground mobility alone is insufficient; solutions must demonstrate aerial performance as the primary capability, though hybrid systems are acceptable if they meet minimum aerial requirements and enhance operational utility.

Industry, academia, government laboratories, and technology developers with mature or near-mature autonomous aerial systems. Applicants should have expertise in manned or unmanned aircraft design, medical transport operations, and operational planning in low-infrastructure environments. No specific company size or clearance requirements stated.

1. 1Technical maturity and feasibility of autonomous CASEVAC solution
2. 2Capability to move casualties within applicable operational medical planning timelines
3. 3Effectiveness in reducing personnel exposure during casualty movement
4. 4Responsiveness of the system to operational demands
5. 5Operational utility (especially for hybrid systems combining air and ground mobility)

Challenge submission format and portal not specified in provided documentation. Applicants should refer to official USAFRICOM challenge website or DoD innovation portal for submission instructions, page limits, and proposal format requirements.