Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Navy Advances UClass Software as RFP Delayed
The Navy is still seeking sources for an "organic, sea-based unmanned aerial system."
Lockheed Martin concept of the Unmanned Carrier-Launched Airborne Surveillance and Strike aircraft. (Image: Lockheed Martin)
Lockheed Martin concept of the Unmanned Carrier-Launched Airborne Surveillance and Strike aircraft. (Image: Lockheed Martin)

The U.S. Navy is advancing supporting elements of the planned Unmanned Carrier-Launched Airborne Surveillance and Strike (UClass) program as it awaits direction on the air vehicle component of the system. The service had expected to issue a final request for proposals (RFP) for the air vehicle component soon, but release of the document has been delayed.