Army eyes small uncrewed aircraft for reconnaissance and surveillance at the company level
Company-level small unmanned aircraft are to enhance reconnaissance and surveillance at the company maneuver level within Brigade Combat Teams.
John Keller
Nov. 7, 2025
Key Highlights
Questions and answers:
What is the purpose of the Army’s Company Level Small Uncrewed Aircraft System (sUAS) project? To find and test small, commercially available drones that can enhance reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition capabilities for Army company-level units to improve battlefield awareness and agility.
What are key features of company-level small uncrewed aircraft? Lightweight, modular, and quickly reconfigurable with attritable payloads that include cameras, sensors, and communications to support different missions in contested environments.
When must companies submit white papers for the project? Companies should submit initial white papers by 19 Nov. 2025, or in a second round by 17 Dec. 2025, through the One Nation Innovation website.
https://www.militaryaerospace.com/uncrewed/article/55328550/uncrewed-aircraft-for-reconnaissance-and-surveillance-at-the-company-level
