The U.S. Air Force has posted a request for information notice to explore potential vendors that can provide and maintain an aerial target as a service.
USAF branch is exploring next-generation aerial TaaS to minimize costs and scheduling impacts in conducting live fire, air-to-air, and surface-to-air missile tests, according to the RFI notice posted Monday on SAM.gov.
The project would involve moderate and complex supersonic and subsonic flight tests within a time frame of five years. The resulting technology will be operated initially at Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida, while succeeding missions will take place at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico and Utah Test and Training Range.
RFI responses will be accepted until Dec. 2.