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Satellite Communications (SATCOM) for Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Platforms

The Authority is undertaking Preliminary Market Engagement to understand the availability, maturity and feasibility of Satellite Communications (SATCOM) provide secure Beyond Line-of-Sight (BLoS) connectivity for Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle (UAV) operations, enabling data exchange between the UAV and ground-based operators. This activity is conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 (Sections 16–17) and is for information gathering only. It does not form part of a formal tendering process and will not be use...

Buyer

Ministry of Defence

Value

Not provided

Published

19 Oct 2026

Closes

Not provided

Procurement details

Source

Find a Tender

Region

United Kingdom

Procurement method

Not provided

Category

Goods

Contract starts

31 Mar 2027

Contract ends

1 Apr 2027

CPV classifications

32531000

Satellite communications equipment

32530000

Satellite-related communications equipment

35613000

Unmanned aerial vehicles

35613100

Unmanned combat aerial vehicles

Lots

Lot 1 Satellite Communications (SATCOM) for Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Platforms

Value not provided

Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

19 Oct 2026

Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Market engagement notice · UK2 · Web page

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