Seal of the Pentagon on display at the Pentagon visitor center. (Photo by Trevor Raney
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WASHINGTON — The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) today announced the new Ground-Based Affordable Mass (G-BAM) challenge for long-range precision strike systems that can be demonstrated within three months and ready for production within 12-18 months.
“Aligned with the Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager for Unmanned Systems (DRPM-UxS) mandate to field low-cost autonomous capabilities at scale, the government is particularly interested in mature, proven solutions that deliver favorable cost-per-effect at operationally relevant ranges while minimizing the logistical, training, and sustainment burden on employing units,” the DIU wrote.
The Pentagon plans to spend $250 million evaluating options and making early follow-on deals for the new ground-launched, precision strike challenge.
