Small Unmanned Systems (SUMS) [(includes Expeditionary Organic Tactical Airborne - Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) Capability Sets (EOTACS)], Program Number 847
Abstract
SUMS is categorized by platform domain, range, and endurance in capability sets meeting the ISR requirements of SOF individuals, teams, and units. SUMS platforms are battery or battery-hybrid powered, range up to 30 miles from the launch area, and can operate up to eight hours before having to recharge. SUMS include fixed-wing and Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) airborne platforms, wheeled, tracked, legged ground platforms, propeller, sail/water-jet propelled sea-surface, and undersea platforms. SUMS payloads and ancillary equipment are also included. SUMS development is focused on addressing Special Operations Force’s pacing challenge with multi-domain robotic ISR systems for enduring advantage throughout the spectrum of conflict. SUMS development includes efforts to decrease SOF operator cognitive load through the integration of computing resources and sensor payloads to advance autonomy, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML) capabilities in uncrewed systems.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- cb5f39e257c2a75780de16a0c8df190a