Irish Defence Force calls for a drone fleet to bolster its work

Published on August 16, 2024

The Irish Defence Force began inviting tenders on 13 August 2024 to supply UAS and accessories across two lots with two separate anticipated contracts.

The first lot was focused on Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), while the second was for companies that could supply uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) with “additional data encryption and operational capabilities”.

The competition notice appeared on the EU tendering website, with a closing date of 12 September 2024. Deliveries were timelined before 31 December 2024 suggesting relative urgency in the procurement.

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