Airborne Electronic Warfare and Radio Frequency Sensing Capability

Details

RFx ID :	35389657
Tender Name :	Airborne Electronic Warfare and Radio Frequency Sensing Capability
Reference # :	RFP 2891
Open Date :	Monday, 2 November 2026 12:00 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00)
Close Date  :	Friday, 27 November 2026 12:00 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00)
Department/Business Unit :	Procurement
Tender Type :	Request for Proposals (RFP)
Tender Coverage :	Sole Agency  [?]
Categories :	32000000 - Electronic Components and Supplies 39000000 - Electrical Systems and Lighting and Components and Accessories and Supplies 43000000 - Information Technology Broadcasting and Telecommunications 81000000 - Engineering and Research and Technology Based Services 92000000 - National Defense and Public Order and Security and Safety Services
Regions:	New Zealand
Exemption Reason :	None
Required Pre-qualifications :	None
Contact :	Vik Jadhav .
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The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is seeking a prototype airborne electronic warfare (EW) payload for use on a small unmanned aerial system (UAS). The prototype will provide radio frequency (RF) signal detection, direction finding, and emitter geolocation capabilities, along with a secure communications link incorporating low probability of intercept/low probability of detection (LPI/LPD) characteristics.

NZDF Defence Science & Technology (DST) also requires associated software, technical documentation, testing, integration support, and knowledge transfer. The project is intended as a research and development capability and will provide a practical platform for experimentation, testing, evaluation, and future capability development.

To access the documentation please go to 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 simple and free, just click "Register Now". If you require assistance, please email dcs.vm@nzdf.mil.nz