Norway calls for mature uncrewed systems

Norway’s Defence Research Establishment (FFI) has issued a request for information (RFI) for “mature” uncrewed capabilities, to help update its understanding of the technologies available in the market. 

In particular, companies with technologies that support land-based military operations are encouraged to submit information.  

The FFI published the RFI on its website on 18 September, in partnership with Norway’s Defence Materiel Agency, under its Drone Program Land initiative, as they seek to align future efforts with the country’s Drone Strategy for the Defence Sector. 

Unveiled in late 2025, the strategy highlights a need to continuously invest and introduce new drone technologies, develop countermeasures, and work closer with allies and industry. 

The FFI says that it makes no guarantee of commitment or contracts following the RFI, although it will use the information as “the basis of future calls, initiatives, and activities”. 

Submission details 

The FFI is interested in a range of mature uncrewed capabilities, including intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance technologies; strike capabilities; and uncrewed-based countermeasures. 

The RFI is “primarily” intended to solicit responses from: 

• Companies with mature uncrewed systems that can be “rapidly tested” 

• Suppliers of “competitive” uncrewed technologies 

• Companies with a demonstrable ability to iterate technology for military use at speed 

• Those with a focus on “security, durability, and ease of use” 

Both companies and consortiums are encouraged to submit responses, with two documents – an application form and a “quad chart” of information – required. 

The deadline for submissions is 15 October 2026.