US Air Force Expands Search for Stand-in Attack Weapon Compatible with F-47 and B-21 Stealth Bomber
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Summary
The US Air Force is seeking additional industry sources to produce a Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW) or equivalent system compatible with the future F-47 fighter and B-21 Raider stealth bomber. The notice, posted on SAM.gov, aims to identify firms capable of producing a system with similar or improved capabilities to the SiAW. The SiAW is designed to rapidly strike mobile targets in contested environments. The Air Force has already awarded Northrop Grumman a $705 million contract to develop and test the SiAW, but this new notice seeks additional vendors. The program's requirements include extended standoff range, advanced antiradiation seekers, and precision navigation.
Key Takeaways
- 1. The US Air Force is expanding its search for alternative sources to produce a Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW) or equivalent system compatible with the F-47 fighter and B-21 stealth bomber.
- 2. The notice seeks firms capable of producing a system with similar or improved capabilities to the SiAW, which is designed to rapidly strike mobile targets in contested environments.
- 3. Northrop Grumman has already been awarded a $705 million contract to develop and test the SiAW, but this new notice aims to identify additional vendors.
- 4. The program's requirements include advanced features such as extended standoff range, antiradiation seekers, and precision navigation.
- 5. The Air Force is seeking production capacity of up to 600 all-up-rounds per year with a 15-year service life requirement.