Polar-capable Uncrewed Aerial System
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Source: New Zealand Government Electronic Tenders Service (GETS)
The New Zealand Ministry of Defence is seeking to identify manufacturers and receive information from those manufacturers relevant to Polar-capable Uncrewed Aerial Systems which can conduct Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance gathering, that:1. Can be operated from ships.2. Are Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL).3. Have a maximum take-off weight less than 500 Kgs.4. Must be able to ope
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- Closed
- Sector
- Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Government, Commercial
- Location
- New Zealand
- Updated
- 3 Nov 2026
- Source
- New Zealand Government Electronic Tenders Service (GETS)
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Description | The New Zealand Ministry of Defence is seeking to identify manufacturers and receive information from those manufacturers relevant to Polar-capable Uncrewed Aerial Systems which can conduct Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance gathering, that:1. Can be operated from ships.2. Are Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL).3. Have a maximum take-off weight less than 500 Kgs.4. Must be able to operate Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS).We are seeking general information/product overviews along with responses to specific questions. Please refer to the RFI document.Alongside the RFI document is a document titled "Defence Uncrewed and Autonomous Intent" - this provides a high-level overview of NZDF's approach to uncrewed systems, which includes the Polar-capable UAS.Any questions during the RFI period can be directed topolaruas@defence.govt.nz |
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Record type | Tender |
Sector | Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Government, Commercial |
Article published date | 2026-10-23 |
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