WASHINGTON - The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to identify industry solutions for a new Ground-Based, Medium-Caliber Gun Weapon System. Aimed at protecting U.S. Air Force assets, the system is required to provide persistent defense against air and missile threats, with an initial focus on countering subsonic cruise missiles and Groups 1-5 Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) using affordable munitions.
Submissions will be evaluated against 15 critical baseline parameters, including Salvo Probability of Kill against both UAS and cruise missiles at maximum ranges, effective slant range, raid handling capacity, and cost per engagement. The Air Force is also prioritizing systems that balance munition performance and cost, integrate appropriate organic sensor capabilities, and maintain a rapidly deployable physical footprint. Responses to the unclassified RFI are due to the contracting officer by Oct. 9, 2026. This RFI is strictly for market research and does not constitute a formal Request for Proposal.
