NATO market survey seeks data on C-UAS equipment for Jordan

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) is seeking information in order to assess the availability, pricing and delivery timeline of counter-uncrewed aerial systems (C-UAS) technology within all NATO nations for the supply of such systems to Jordan.

Facing an increasing UAS threat, particularly from commercial Class 1 UAS, Jordan shared its requirement for C-UAS equipment with NATO which has led to the initiation of a Defence Capacity Building (DCB) Trust Fund Project Proposal to support the Border Security initiative of the Updated DCB Package for Jordan. The project addresses the urgent need for C-UAS equipment and is looking for a field-proven solution.

The initial requirement is for two transportable, integrated C-UAS systems composed of at least container-mounted C-UAS equipment, including 3D Radar, EO/IR camera, and a Command & Control (C2) system. Training for the operators and maintainers is also required.

Additional components, such as passive detection systems, can also be proposed. The delivered system should be extendable with other equipment, such as Electronic Warfare (EW) detection and jammers.  

The NCI Agency notice is a market survey and not intended as a solicitation for proposals. It is being issued to identify potential solutions, to calibrate requirements and identify possible suppliers. Responses are due back to the NCI Agency no later than 23:59 hours Central European Time (CET) on 21 October 2024.

“The purpose of the C-UAS equipment is [to] support the protection against the UAS threat along the border on specific areas (e.g. hot zones),” the notice states. “These installations can be deployed in urban as well [as] in rural environments. The project shall deliver transportable military C-UAS capability able to detect, identify and track enemy UAS, flying over protected zones. 

The requirement is to detect any commercial UAS, in a zone with a minimum 30 km radius, although the notice adds that the detection range will depend on the target size and environmental conditions. 

“The Command and Control system (C2) shall ensure that all sensors are fully integrated, and facilitate easy operation (e.g. include manual and automated modes of operation),” the notice continues. “The capability shall have the possibility to distinguish between Friend or Foe UAS, based on Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) technologies such as remote drone ID.”

Eligible suppliers must be from participating NATO nations.