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Navy consolidates 200 drone programs under new marketplace

US Navy consolidates ~200 maritime drone programs into single acquisition authority, plans industry roadmap.

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The Navy's Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Robotic and Autonomous Systems has consolidated approximately 200 programs previously spread across six program executive offices into a single acquisition authority. Deputy PAE Nick Bergeron emphasized a hybrid procurement model including contractor-owned, contractor-operated platforms alongside traditional government-owned systems, with a focus on data services over platform ownership for certain mission sets. An industry roadmap outlining the marketplace framework for maritime drone procurement is expected within weeks.
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