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Airborne Electronic Warfare and Radio Frequency Sensing Capability

Airborne Electronic Warfare and Radio Frequency Sensing Capability The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is inviting proposals for the development of a prototype airborne electronic warfare (EW) payload designed for integration with small unmanned aerial systems (UAS). This research and development initiative aims to enhance NZDF's capabilities in radio frequ…

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Key facts

Buyer
New Zealand Defence Force
Buyer address
New Zealand
Status
Open
Opened
01 Nov 2026
Closing
26 Nov 2026
Categories
32000000 - Electronic Components and Supplies, 39000000 - Electrical Systems and Lighting and Components and Accessories and Supplies, 43000000 - Information Technology Broadcasting and Telecommunications, 81000000 - Engineering and Research and Technology Based Services, 92000000 - National Defense and Public Order and Security and Safety Services

Summary and scope

The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is seeking a prototype airborne electronic warfare (EW) payload for use on a small unmanned aerial system (UAS). The prototype will provide radio frequency (RF) signal detection, direction finding, and emitter geolocation capabilities, along with a secure communications link incorporating low probability of intercept/low probability of detection (LPI/LPD) characteristics.

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