Drone Swarm Solution for Experimentation and Testing

Closes in 28 daysSubmission deadline: 20 November 2026, 12:00 PM Pacific/Auckland

About this tender

Overview The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is seeking a limited quantity of uncrewed aerial systems (drones) capable of being coordinated through a single operator interface. The solution will support Defence Science & Technology (DST) research, testing, experimentation, and evaluation activities. Scope The scope includes: Provision of a drone swarm solution capable of being coordinated through a single operator interface Support for Defence Science & Technology (DST) research, testing, experimentation, and evaluation activities Delivery of a small-scale solution intended to support capability assessment and experimentation, not for operational use or large-scale fleet deployment Instructions to Tenderers Documentation for this opportunity can be accessed via NZDF's SmartProcure website: https://nzdf.bravosolution.com All respondents must submit any questions and their tender responses through NZDF's SmartProcure website. Registration to SmartProcure is free, simply click "Register Now". If you require assistance, please email dcs.vm@nzdf.mil.nz Enquiries Contact: Vik Jadhav

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