Lethal Semi-Autonomous Aerial Unmanned Sys-Eng Dev
Abstract
Project LS2 - Lethal Semi-Autonomous Aerial Unmanned Sys-Eng Dev: This project focuses on the development, testing and qualification of Loitering Munitions in support of the Lethal Unmanned Systems (LUS) Directed Requirement (DR) approved on 09 December 2022. Infantry Brigade Combat Teams (IBCTs) lack adequate proportional organic capabilities at echelon to apply immediate, point, long range, and direct fire effects to destroy tanks, light armored vehicles, hardened targets, defilade, and personnel targets, while producing minimal collateral damage in complex terrain in all environmental conditions. The LUS DR dated 09 December 2022 addresses this capability gap with Low Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance (LASSO). The LUS DR is to rapidly deliver multiple tranches of capability using a "buy, try, decide" methodology to increase organic lethality in the IBCTs and inform future requirements. The funding contained within this budget line and project will conduct evaluations of technologies and capabilities in the loitering munitions capability space. Depending on the maturity of evaluated systems, limited developmental, safety and materiel release, testing may be done to enable fielding of products in support of the LUS DR. FY25 funding in the amount of $16.363 million is in support of the Pacific Defense Initiative.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- LS2_0604827A_5_2040_PB_2025
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