Department of Defense (DoD) Unmanned Systems Common Development

Abstract

The DoD’s Unmanned System Common Development Program allows the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSD(A&S)) to support both the near-term and long-term advancement of DoD unmanned systems capabilities. This includes the development of common technologies, standards, concepts, and guidance that can be applied across all Military Services. Currently, this effort is primarily focused on the development of technologies and concepts that support the operation of DoD Small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) both in the U.S. National Airspace and in an expeditionary environment. While the initial focus is on Small UAS, supporting unmanned systems of all sizes and modalities is the long-term goal. Key aspects of the initial Small UAS effort include (1) making available unmanned systems and components for DoD procurement and operation that are safe, secure, resilient, and interoperable, (2) facilitating access and integration of unmanned systems into military and civilian environments in a safe and effective manner, and (3) establishing and overseeing coordination, agreements, guidance, and standards that enable the DoD’s operation of unmanned systems in military and civilian environments.

Document Details

• Document Type: R2 Budgetary Justification
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2025
• Source ID: 0604400D8Z_4_0400_PB_2025
• Change Summary Explanation: FY 2025 reduction of $0.140 Million for a Department program realignment.
• Service Agency Name: Office of the Secretary Of Defense

Entities

Organizations

• Office of the Secretary of Defense

Tags

Readers

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Technology Areas

• Autonomy
• Space